Proof of financial capacity is required to obtain a tourist visa in Thailand.

DeskReport Thailand has re-imposed a requirement for applicants to provide financial proof of their financial means for tourist visas, effective from May 2020. The rule was temporarily suspended in November 2023 to facilitate post-pandemic travel. Under the new rules, applicants will be required to prove their financial ability to support themselves during their stay in Thailand. Applicants will now have to submit proof of financial means of at least 20,000 Thai baht (about $550), the Economic Times reported, citing Thailand’s official e-visa portal. Acceptable documents include bank statements for the…

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India is severing all ties with Turkey one by one

DeskReport Calls for a boycott of Turkey are gaining momentum across India as Turkey has openly supported Pakistan in the wake of recent India-Pakistan tensions. Initially, the call was for a travel boycott, but has now escalated to severing ties in business and education. The BBC reported on Friday that India’s civil aviation ministry has revoked the operating licence of Turkish ground handling company Celebi Aviation, citing security concerns. The company was playing a key role at major airports such as Delhi and Mumbai. India’s Minister of State for Civil…

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