An opportune moment for Indian passport holders.
To boost tourism and attract more Indian visitors, Thailand, last year, declared a visa-free entry policy for Indian citizens starting from November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024. Therefore, if you are planning a trip before May this year, you can enjoy a hassle-free entry into the country with a maximum permitted stay of 30 days.
This step appears to have worked in Favour of the Southeast Asian country as it has witnessed a 321 per cent increase in travel searches year-over-year since the announcement was made. India is a crucial source market for Thailand’s tourism industry; it ranks fourth after Malaysia, China, and Singapore, as of 2023.
To top it all, the Thailand government has targeted 3.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2024, aiming for increased tourism. Receipts from Indian visitors, which totaled 1.62 million last year.