Along with the purpose of tourism, people from the qualified nations who enter Thailand temporarily for business, or for short-term work purposes, are also exempt from visa requirements.

Guests arriving from visa-exempt countries will also obtain a 30-day extension when necessary. However, their purpose of stay must be different from the first one and this must be accepted by relevant Thai authorities.

The decision took effect on July 15.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand revealed that in 2023 travelers from Vietnam were among the top 10 nationalities coming to Thailand, with over one million visits, equivalent to 96% of the 2019 figure.