Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is contemplating shortening the visa extension for Chinese tourists from 90 days to 30 days to better match their usual travel lengths.

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is considering a reduction in the visa extension period for Chinese travelers from 90 days to 30 days to better match their average travel durations.

The 90-day extension is part of a visa exemption agreement between Thailand and China that began on March 1, 2024. This agreement allows citizens from both nations to enter visa-free for 30 days and extend their stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day window.

Along with changes to visa policies, Sorawong announced that his ministry is working on a new phase of the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) tourism subsidy program.

The goal of this initiative is to boost tourism in lesser-visited provinces during weekdays and off-peak seasons. The campaign may also provide extra incentives for government employees, including the option to count travel days for work purposes as official workdays rather than leave days, in order to encourage travel between provinces.