Thai Cabinet Approves Long-Term Tourist Visas

On 15 September 2020, the Cabinet agreed to allow in foreign tourists who agree to go through a 14-day quarantine and stay for at least 90 days to help stimulate Thailand's economy. Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha said that the government would issue special tourist visas for long-stay visitors. The most critical condition would be a 14-day quarantine. He also said that "visitors can arrive for tourism or health services, and they can stay at alternative state quarantine facilities, specific areas, or hospitals that function as quarantine facilities."

Deputy government spokeswoman Traisulee Traisaranakul said that long-stay visitors would have to present proof of payment for their extended stay in the country, which could be in the form of evidence of payment for a hotel reservation or the lease of a condominium unit. Ms. Traisulee also said that the 90-day special tourist visa could be extended twice, for 90 days each time, making the maximum duration of