Today, TAT aims to brew the Cabinet, knocking out 4 measures to help Russian-Ukrainian people in Thailand. emphasizing humanity
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), revealed following discussions with the tourism sector to find measures to take care of Russian and Ukrainian tourists Approximately 7,000 people owe Thailand according to the assignment of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (Prof. ) which will present 4 measures to the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) on March 8 immediately. Both visa measures Helping to find temporary accommodation Find a way to be able to pay for the service. After having problems with financial transactions and cost assistance for the most humanitarian aid
Mr. Yuthasak said that the details of the four measures are: 1. Request for exemption of visa fees for Russians and Ukrainians Normally, Russians entering Thailand do not have to pay visa fees, which can stay for 30 days. If staying longer, they have to pay a visa fee of 1,500 baht per person. Ukrainians entering Thailand can apply for a visa at the immigration checkpoint (VISA ON ARRIVAL) 2,000. baht and in the case of a visa extension must pay an additional 1,900 baht. 2.Find temporary accommodation for stranded tourists. while waiting for a plane from Russia to be picked up which is currently in the process of coordination As a result, some tourists are unable to care for the expenses incurred. therefore need to coordinate the 2 main tourist cities To help operate, including Phuket, Pattaya 3. Find a way for Russian tourists to pay for accommodation and food for tour operators. After having a problem the Visa card cannot be used. and master card by adapting to use Union Chinese pay instead which must be coordinated with UnionPay to install the EDC which is a device for receiving payments for hotels; and 4. Solving the cost of Russian and Ukrainian infected people. because the hospital was not sure Health insurance that tourists from 2 countries have bought it. Can still be guaranteed? causing the hospital to charge the deposit first