Multiple-entry tourist visa to start Nov 13

Thailand's multiple-entry tourist visa will be available from November 13, the Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday.

It said the kingdom will grant multiple-entry visas to visitors to facilitate the forthcoming Asean Community and to boost the tourism industry.It said the multiple-entry tourist visa will cost Bt5,000 and tourists with such visa will be allowed multiple entries during a 6-month period, for up to 60 days per entry.

All foreign nationals are eligible to apply for the multiple-entry visa, the statement said.