The Thai Embassy in Delhi announced that additional information and specific details about the e-Visa system, including updates from the Embassy and Consulate-Generals, will be shared in the near future.
The Thailand Embassy in New Delhi revealed on Wednesday that Indian passport holders will gain access to an e-visa facility starting January 1, 2025. According to a statement from the embassy, as reported by ANI, this service will include an option for offline payment.
“The 60-day visa exemption for Indian citizens holding ordinary passports, applicable for tourism and short business visits, will continue to be in effect until further notice,” the statement clarified.
“Visa applicants are required to select a payment option for the visa fee, with detailed information on offline payment methods provided by the respective Embassy and Consulate-Generals. It is important to note that the visa fees are non-refundable in all cases,” stated the embassy.
The embassy stated that additional information and guidelines regarding the e-Visa system will be shared at a later stage. Thailand currently offers a visa-on-arrival option for Indian travelers.
A popular travel destination
Thailand ranks as a leading international destination for Indian travelers, with Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui being the most popular spots. The country is also a favorite for Indian wedding planners and honeymoon tourism.
In 2019, Thailand welcomed over 2 million Indian tourists, marking a notable rise from previous years, and post-COVID-19, Indian tourist numbers have rebounded, boosting the nation’s foreign exchange reserves.
Crisis of household debt
On Wednesday, Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government unveiled new debt relief initiatives to address the country’s household debt, which is estimated at $500 billion, the highest in Southeast Asia.
Around 1.9 million borrowers, owing a total of 890 billion baht ($26 billion) in loans for housing, cars, and small to medium-sized business financing from commercial banks and state financial institutions, will be eligible for a three-year interest moratorium.
Representatives from the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand announced that these borrowers will receive lower principal installment payments to ease their overall debt load.
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