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Thailand has approved an extension of the waiver for TM6 immigration forms for foreign tourists entering through land and sea checkpoints until April 30, 2025.
Express International reports that the waiver, originally effective from April 15, aims to reduce congestion at checkpoints and boost tourism to support economic growth.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposed the extension, as it is developing an electronic travel authorization system to replace the TM6 form. The ETA will allow tourists from 93 countries to register for visa-free entry online with a QR code for automatic gates.
The Ministry of Tourism is also considering integrating a tourism fee of $9 for air travelers and about half that amount for land and sea travelers into the DETA system.
