Tourism operators call for revision of Indian visa policy (opens original article in a new tab)

Tourism operators in Thailand's Andaman provinces requested visa policy revisions to retain Indian wedding tourism, citing potential revenue losses if changes deter large groups.

• Indian wedding ceremonies generated over 8 billion baht in three Thai provinces from 2023-2025
• Tourism operators requested visa policy changes to prevent potential 8 billion baht losses from Indian wedding groups
• Private sector urged government to expedite visa exemption decisions for Indian tourists