(Photo: Somchai Poomlard)The cabinet approved a raft of new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees. The 36 new countries included Albania, Cambodia, China, India, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Laos, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Romania, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan. Visitors' stays under this scheme were also extended to 60 days, the government spokesman said. "This measure targets digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers... as well as those who want to learn Muay Thai and Thai cuisine. - Retirement -Visitors aged 50 years or more who want long-stay visas are currently required to have health insurance coverage worth 3 million baht.

Source: Bangkok Post May 28, 2024 14:24 UTC