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Thailand extends visa exemption plan for Indians to keep economy in check

“There has been a 28.2 per cent increase in the number of visitors from India between November 2023 and April 2024 compared with the previous year,” said the Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi Office. Tourism accounts for about 20% of total jobs and makes up about 12% of Thailand's $500 billion economy. Srettha’s administration has set a goal of attracting 80 million tourists by 2027. This year, TAT has targeted 1.8 million Indian visitors.