Thailand’s Prime Minister aimed to attract Chinese tourists with a visa-free policy and Chinese police patrols, but only a third of pre-pandemic arrivals are expected, posing a major challenge for the tourism-dependent country.
Visa-free Policy and Enhanced Security Measures
The new Prime Minister of Thailand has set a goal to attract millions of Chinese tourists through a visa-free policy and increased security provided by Chinese police patrols at major tourist spots.
Shortfall in Chinese Tourist Arrivals
However, this vision has not been fully achieved. It is expected that the number of Chinese arrivals in Thailand this year will only reach a third of the pre-pandemic level. This shortfall poses a significant challenge for Thailand, which heavily relies on tourism income from Chinese visitors.
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