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BANGKOK (The Nation): The Cabinet has removed nationality restrictions for long-stay tourists and tourists traveling by yachts, as well as their crews who can enter Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa (STV), the deputy spokesperson of the government. Ratchada Thanadirek said on Tuesday (December 8).
With the announcement of the gazette, STV’s policy goes into effect from October 1 to September 30, 2021.
“Previously, STV was only allowed in tourists from countries with a low risk of Covid-19 infections according to the regulations of the Ministry of Public Health,” he said.
“However, only 825 people from 29 countries and six yachts have applied so far, which is lower than the government estimate.”
Therefore, the Cabinet agreed to remove nationality restrictions for tourists applying for STV, as well as to extend the period during which tourists and / or yachts would be inspected and approved to enter Thailand at immigration checkpoints during 30 days, in order to allow more qualified tourists to enter the kingdom and promote tourism.
“Although the nationality restriction was removed, tourists from both groups will still have to comply with other regulations under the STV, including providing evidence of a place to stay during their long visit and undergoing alternative state quarantine at designated hospitals or hotels. not less than 14 days, “he added. -The nation’s news network / Asia
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