No Thailand Visa Fee For Indian Travellers And 17 More Countries As Per New Rules

Thailand is one of the most favourite international destinations for us Indians. Thailand is one budget destination abroad and it is visited by more than 1 lac Indian tourists every year.

Now the new Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn's proposal is giving us more reasons to head to this beautiful destination. He has proposed a 15-day free-visa travel for Indian and Chinese tourists. As per this new proposal, Thailand will waiver off the visa fee on arrival for tourists from 18 countries. This step is being taken to stimulate growth of tourism.

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in an interview said, "The cabinet approved the extension of fee waivers until April 2020." The on-arrival fee for Indian travellers is 2000 BAHT which will be waived off till next year April.

So all travel lovers, it is time you start planning for your trip right away. If you haven't been to Thailand and have been wondering what attracts Indian tousists to Thailand then read on.

Cheap Tickets

The best part about travelling to Thailand is that it is the cheapest International destination. The ticket prices are cheaper as compared to other destinations. Including the accommodation, transfers, and meals too, the travel package to Thailand doesn't cost much. It costs somewhere similar around your trip around India so if you have been waiting to travel abroad, why not go with this option?

No Visa Fee

As per new rules, there is no visa fee for Indians until April 2020. This further cuts down on your overall travel cost and you use this money on exploring more of this beautiful destination.

Paisa Vasool Destination

I have been to Thailand and can say this without a doubt. This destination has so much to offer, from enjoying water sports to visiting revered temples to relishing scrumptious food, you can do so much without burning a hole in your pocket.

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Heaven For Shopaholics

Who would not love to shop like crazy on the lit streets of Bangkok. A lot of flea markets and shopping streets stay open till late 2 am. From clothes to electronics, there is so much you can shop for. You get to see the latest fashion trends in Thailand and you can shop for them at such good prices.

Thai Massage

Who wouldn't like to relax and rejuvenate with a Thai massage? Every street in Thailand has these massage parlours that offer this Thai massage.