Taiwan has relaxed its visa rule for a certain period and already waived the visa fee for Thai tourists using the services of 24 Thai tour companies qualified by the Taiwanese government.
"I am confident that if the Taiwanese government offers a visa exemption to Thai travellers, the number of Thais going to Taiwan will surpass South Korea," said TTAA president Suparerk Soonrangura.
He said the visa-exemption policy is an effective strategy for many countries wishing to boost their tourism industry.