[🇧🇩] Bangladesh Thailand Relation---A Tale of Two Friendly Nations

[Saif]

Thailand to introduce e-Visa in Bangladesh from 2 January

Thai embassy in Dhaka will introduce e-Visa service from 2 January 2025 with a view to facilitating travel for visitors from Bangladesh. Moreover, Bangladeshi official passport holders will not require visa from 19 December 2024, says a statement.

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Thailand to introduce e-Visa in Bangladesh from 2 January
Diplomatic Correspondent
Dhaka
Published: 16 Dec 2024, 21: 40

Thai workers hold national flags as they parade to mark May Day in Bangkok on 1 May 2014.AFP file photo

Thai embassy in Dhaka will introduce e-Visa service from 2 January 2025 with a view to facilitating travel for visitors from Bangladesh.

Moreover, Bangladeshi official passport holders will not require visa from 19 December 2024, says a statement.

Applicants will be able to fill the application form and upload required documents through the website https://www.thaievisa.go.th without the need to submit their passport.

With this new system, applicants will receive the approved visa by e-mail which should be printed and presented to the Thai immigration at the port of entry.

Due to certain technical limitations, e-Visa applicants in Bangladesh could not yet pay visa fee directly at the e-Visa website.

After submitting the application form, the system will generate a "Payment Info Summary" sheet that contains the application reference number, QR code and amount of visa fee.

Applicants have to transfer payment to the embassy's bank account through website thaievisa – Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and upload the "Payment Info Summary" sheet in the system for the embassy's verification. Cash payment at the bank will not be accepted.

The e-visa will be processed tentatively within 10 working days. Further details on how to apply Thai e-Visa are attached.

To prepare for the e-Visa system, the embassy will stop accepting applications through the existing four visa application centres from 24 December 2024.​

 

[Saif]

Bangladeshis’ credit card spending: Thailand overtakes India as 2nd most preferred destination

Bangladeshis' credit card spending abroad has seen a notable shift, with Thailand overtaking India as the second most preferred destination, according to a report released by Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday. The United States continues to hold the top position for overseas credit card usage. In Octobe

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Bangladeshis’ credit card spending: Thailand overtakes India as 2nd most preferred destination
FE Online Desk
Published :
Dec 17, 2024 20:56
Updated :
Dec 17, 2024 20:56

Bangladeshis' credit card spending abroad has seen a notable shift, with Thailand overtaking India as the second most preferred destination, according to a report released by Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday.

The United States continues to hold the top position for overseas credit card usage.

In October, credit card spending by Bangladeshis in the US increased by Tk 70 million (7 crore), or 8.15 per cent, reaching Tk 842 million (84.2 crore), UNB reports.

The biggest shift occurred in Thailand. Within a month, spending in Thailand rose from Tk 420 million (42 crore) in September to Tk 570 million (57 crore) in October, placing the country in the second spot for overseas credit card usage.

Meanwhile, India, which previously held the second position, slipped to third. Industry insiders attribute this decline to strict visa issuance policies implemented after the change of government in August, significantly reducing travel to India for medical treatment and tourism.

Before August, India was one of the most popular destinations for Bangladeshis seeking medical treatment and travel. However, tightened visa policies have led travelers to explore alternative destinations, particularly Thailand and Singapore.

The Bangladesh Bank report, compiled using data from 44 banks and one financial institution, highlights overall growth in credit card usage both domestically and internationally.

In October:
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• Domestic spending on credit cards rose by Tk 197 million (19.7 crore) (7.5 per cent) in a month.​
• International spending increased by Tk 78 million (7.8 crore) (18.5 per cent) compared to September.​

 

[Saif]

Thailand to launch e-visa for Bangladeshis on Jan 2; here’s how to apply

Bangladeshi official passport holders will be exempt from visa requirements starting December 19

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Thailand to launch e-visa for Bangladeshis on Jan 2; here’s how to apply

Thailand is simplifying travel for Bangladeshis with the introduction of its e-visa service, making the visa application process more convenient and efficient.

The e-visa service will be launched for Bangladeshis from January 2, The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka said in a statement yesterday.

Bangladeshi official passport holders will be exempt from visa requirements starting December 19, 2024, it also said.

The official passports are issued to Bangladesh government employees, government officials and individuals representing the Bangladeshi government on official business.

Applicants will be able to fill out the application form and upload required documents on the website https://www.thaievisa.go.th without the need to submit their passport.

With this new system, the applicants will receive the approved visa by e-mail which should be printed and presented to the Thai immigration at the port of entry.

Due to certain technical limitations, applicants in Bangladesh are unable to pay the visa fee directly on the e-visa website. After submitting the application, the system will generate a "Payment Info Summary" sheet, which includes the application reference number, QR code, and the visa fee amount. Applicants must transfer the payment to the Thai Embassy's bank account via thaievisa – Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and upload the "Payment Info Summary" sheet for verification. Cash payments at the bank will not be accepted.

The e-visa will typically be processed within 10 working days. Detailed instructions on how to apply for the Thai e-Visa are available on the website.

To prepare for the new e-visa system, the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka will stop accepting applications through the four visa application centers from December 24, added the statement.​

 

[Bilal9]

Thailand to launch e-visa for Bangladeshis on Jan 2; here’s how to apply

Bangladeshi official passport holders will be exempt from visa requirements starting December 19

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Thailand to launch e-visa for Bangladeshis on Jan 2; here’s how to apply

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Thailand is simplifying travel for Bangladeshis with the introduction of its e-visa service, making the visa application process more convenient and efficient.

The e-visa service will be launched for Bangladeshis from January 2, The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka said in a statement yesterday.

Bangladeshi official passport holders will be exempt from visa requirements starting December 19, 2024, it also said.

The official passports are issued to Bangladesh government employees, government officials and individuals representing the Bangladeshi government on official business.

Applicants will be able to fill out the application form and upload required documents on the website https://www.thaievisa.go.th without the need to submit their passport.

With this new system, the applicants will receive the approved visa by e-mail which should be printed and presented to the Thai immigration at the port of entry.

Due to certain technical limitations, applicants in Bangladesh are unable to pay the visa fee directly on the e-visa website. After submitting the application, the system will generate a "Payment Info Summary" sheet, which includes the application reference number, QR code, and the visa fee amount. Applicants must transfer the payment to the Thai Embassy's bank account via thaievisa – Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and upload the "Payment Info Summary" sheet for verification. Cash payments at the bank will not be accepted.

The e-visa will typically be processed within 10 working days. Detailed instructions on how to apply for the Thai e-Visa are available on the website.

To prepare for the new e-visa system, the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka will stop accepting applications through the four visa application centers from December 24, added the statement.​

This is wonderful, now that patients and tourists are unable to go to India due to Visa ban, they can go to Thailand instead.

Thais are welcoming our business with open arms.

 

[Saif]

This is wonderful, now that patients and tourists are unable to go to India due to Visa ban, they can go to Thailand instead.

Thais are welcoming our business with open arms.

Thais are not ungrateful like the Indians. They appreciate our business and thank us. Long live Thai-Bangla friendship.

 

[Bilal9]

Thais are not ungrateful like the Indians. They appreciate our business and thank us. Long live Thai-Bangla friendship.

I have several friends who are Thai and Bengali friends with Thai spouses as well. They see us differently than they see Indians. I have a lot of admiration for Thai culture and their aesthetics. Thai alphabet is almost identical to the Bengali alphabet (Ka, Kha, Gha etc.). Names are identical to our Pali language forebears.

Many bhikkhoos from our Vanga desh area travelled to Thailand and Burma to teach them Buddhist precepts under Tripitaka which was written in Pali. The modern Thai language is based on Pali, just like Bengali.

 

[Saif]

I have several friends who are Thai and Bengali friends with Thai spouses as well. They see us differently than they see Indians. I have a lot of admiration for Thai culture and their aesthetics. Thai alphabet is almost identical to the Bengali alphabet (Ka, Kha, Gha etc.). Names are identical to our Pali language forebears.

Many bhikkhoos from our Vanga desh area travelled to Thailand and Burma to teach them Buddhist precepts under Tripitaka which was written in Pali. The modern Thai language is based on Pali, just like Bengali.

We have cultural affinity with Thailand. I hope more and more Bangladeshis visit Thailand for medical and other reasons. I see Thailand as an alternative to India for medical tourism.

 

[Bilal9]

We have cultural affinity with Thailand. I hope more and more Bangladeshis visit Thailand for medical and other reasons. I see Thailand as an alternative to India for medical tourism.

If India does not provide Visas then we have no alternative - but to choose other countries for this purpose.

If they don't want our business - then what can we do?

It is what it is....