Nepal travel agents threaten to halt Thailand tour packages over visa delays
Summary
NATTA has urged the government to fix delays and unpredictable rules in Thailand’s tourist visa process, warning it may suspend promotion and sale of new tour packages. The association says Nepali travelers and agencies are facing financial losses from non-refundable bookings and late visa decisions.
Key Points
- NATTA says delays and unpredictable decisions in Thailand’s tourist visa process are causing financial losses for Nepali travelers and travel agencies.
- The association has asked the government for urgent diplomatic intervention and a high-level meeting with the Royal Thai Embassy.
- It warned that Thailand could be treated as a blacklisted destination for Nepali outbound tourism if the visa system is not improved.
- Possible measures include stopping package sales, advertising, digital promotion and new group bookings for Thailand.
