Thailand to offer visa-free entry for visitors from China, Kazakhstan

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Thailand to offer visa-free entry for visitors from China, Kazakhstan

STORY: Thailand to offer visa-free entry for visitors from China, Kazakhstan DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:23 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thai cabinet meeting 2. various of Thai airports STORYLINE: Thailand has approved a temporary visa waiver for visitors from China and Kazakhstan during the year-end high season in support of its vital tourism industry. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday that the policy will allow Chinese and Kazakh tourists to enter the Southeast Asian nation without visa requirements beginning on Sept. 25 until the end of February 2024. The government would evaluate the impact of this temporary scheme after it ended, Srettha told a news conference after his first cabinet meeting. "We have discussed this with all relevant agencies to ensure that we are fully ready," he said. As a key driver of growth, Thailand has planned to reinvigorate its tourism industry by introducing promotional materials to inform prospectiv

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