Free visas not enough for Chinese revivalChinese tourists pose on a beach on an island in Phangnga province in a file photo from Jan 30, 2020. Adith Chairattananon, honorary secretary-general of Atta, said there are two methods of implementation for the Chinese visa policy. He said even though Chinese travel agents are optimistic about policies from the new government, they are awaiting more clarity about tourism measures, such as those regarding visas. Negative images of Thailand are circulating on Chinese social media, particularly regarding safety, which makes them reluctant to travel, said Mr Adith. The government should accelerate this agenda before mid-September to boost the Chinese market to 5 million by the year-end.
