Bangkok: Amid declining numbers of visitors, notably from China, during the traditional tourist high season, a desperate Cabinet yesterday agreed to waive the 2,000 baht (RM252.50) visa-on-arrival fee for tourists from 21 countries for 60 days to rev up one of the main engines of economic growth.
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, yesterday also made a deal with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to help promote Thailand.
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