Exempt from the fees as foreign nationals who apply to the embassies of Thailand and arranged a visa on arrival. In the message, the embassy stressed that the abolition of fees applies only to tourists, and all other types of visas processed for payment.
The decision to suspend the visa fees for tourists, it was the Thai Cabinet in late January 2009. This measure is aimed at revitalizing the country's tourism industry, the injured at the end of 2008 because of opposition protests.
Opposition demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sonchata Vongsavata, for a few days paralyzed flights in Thailand, blocking the international airports in the country. Hundreds of flights were canceled, tens of thousands of foreigners have not been able in time to fly home. The opposition was able to dismiss the government Sonchata Vongsavata, but the flow of tourists into the country at the end of 2008 decreased by 50 percent.
Recall that between Thailand and Russia in March 2007, operates a visa-free regime.
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