On December 12, 2023, according to a report by Thailand**, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, Karon, announced that the Cabinet has officially approved a special visa-free policy for Japanese businessmen.
This initiative allows Japanese businessmen who hold Japanese passports and enter Thailand for business for a short period of time to enter Thailand without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days. This policy is expected to be implemented from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026.
Karon stressed that the purpose of this policy is to facilitate Japan, one of Thailand's major investors. Japan is not only Thailand's largest investor, but also its third largest partner, which is of great significance to Thailand's economic development. This initiative is conducive to the development of economic and foreign cooperation with Japan, especially the promotion of **, investment and business operations between the two countries.
Japan has potential in Thailand** in key industries, including green industry, electric vehicles, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and digital economy, infrastructure, agricultural development and human resource development businesses.
In addition, spokesman Cha Vacharon mentioned that Japanese businessmen often visit Thailand for investment negotiations and signings, and this visa-free measure will greatly facilitate their visit.
The measure was introduced against the backdrop of Thailand's visa-free offering only to Japanese tourists. It is worth mentioning that Thai businessmen and tourists usually enjoy similar visa-free treatment in Japan.