Thailand, Chinese and VISA

Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK - Thailand's visa waiver programme for Chinese nationals has come under scrutiny after the high-profile alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor and similar crimes stoked worries over tourism and security.
Thai PM to Reassure Chinese Tourists on Security Ahead of Lunar New Year
FILE PHOTO: Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit, at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
As crime rises in Thailand: Bangkok could rethink duration of free visa scheme for Chinese nationals
Thailand's visa waiver scheme for Chinese nationals has faced growing scrutiny following the high-profile alleged kidnapping of Chinese actor Wang Xing and a rise in similar criminal activities, raising concerns about both tourism and security.
Thai PM makes AI video appeal to Chinese tourists
BANGKOK: Thailand on Wednesday (Jan 22) posted an AI-generated video of its prime minister speaking in Mandarin encouraging Chinese tourists to visit the kingdom despite reports of kidnappings on the Thai-Myanmar border.
Thailand under pressure to revise Chinese tourists’ visa-free travel to combat crime
Thai senator urges roll-out of visa-on-arrival initiative for Chinese tourists that will require them to give details of their travel itinerary.
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Dragon dances underwater for early Lunar New Year celebrations in Thailand
People gathered to watch an underwater dragon dance performance at an aquarium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday (1/16). Four ...
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Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Chinese New Year festivities
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held a spectacular Chinese New Year lighting ceremony at The Chinatown Gate.
A Chinese actor was abducted from Thailand. His swift return has sparked hopes – and fears – back home
Chinese tourists are expressing fears about traveling to Thailand – with some cancelling their trips – following the ...