Chinese tourists received a personal welcome from the Thai prime minister Monday as they arrived in Bangkok under a new visa-free scheme the government hopes will give the kingdom's vital tourism sector a boost. The visa-free scheme was launched in time for China's 'Golden Week' holiday period in October, and runs until February 29.
"The safety of tourists from their first step in Thailand to their departure when they leave must be safe and spectacular from all sides," he said.
Chinese visitors were greeted by tourism police officers and informed of the details of a 24-hour police hotline. The visa-free scheme was launched in time for China's"Golden Week" holiday period in October, and runs until February 29. Srettha said that under the scheme bookings had already increased"tenfold", and that he was confident it would"significantly stimulate the economy".
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