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From now until November 8th, Thailand is offering Taiwanese travelers exemption from tourist visa fees, including free visa-on-arrival services. Agoda.com has specially selected 30 popular Bangkok accommodations. Book from now until the end of October to enjoy up to 75% off your stay.
According to tourism statistics, only 187,000 people visited Thailand in the first half of this year, a 26.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. As political tensions ease, tourist traffic is gradually returning. In response, Thailand has introduced a three-month visa fee waiver specifically for Taiwanese travelers, which also includes exemption from visa-on-arrival fees. Agoda.com will launch a series of special hotel booking deals in Thailand, starting with the capital city of Bangkok — which has been repeatedly ranked as Asia’s best travel destination. Thirty popular hotels are featured, ranging from 2-star budget options to 5-star luxury stays, meeting the needs of all types of travelers. Prices have been slashed up to 75% off to help you save big.
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok. (Image provided by Agoda)
The Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri, affectionately nicknamed the “Bangkok Imperial Palace Hotel” by Taiwanese travelers, is the most luxurious property under the Centre Point hotel group. It is just a 5-minute walk from Ratchadamri BTS Station, and is close to shopping hotspot CentralWorld and the legendary Erawan Shrine, known for granting wishes.Book this upscale apartment-style hotel for a stay from February 1st next year from now until October 31st to enjoy a 54% discount.
Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri. (Image provided by Agoda)
Want to wake up to breathtaking river views? Consider staying at a hotel along the Chao Phraya River. From now until the end of February 2015, book a stay at Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside to enjoy an ultra-low rate of less than 2,000 THB. And if you book by October 31st for a stay on February 1st next year, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is offering a 69% discount. These two 5-star hotels are less than 10 minutes away from the popular Asiatique Riverfront Night Market, and just a 5-minute ferry ride from Saphan Taksin BTS Station via the complimentary hotel shuttle boat.
Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside. (Image provided by Agoda)
The 3-star Sathorn Place Hotel is offering an early bird special: book 2 nights or more with at least 5 days’ advance notice to enjoy a 75% discounted rate. Additionally, Grand Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21, located next to the terminal-themed creative shopping mall Terminal 21 and near Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT stations, as well as Lebua at State Tower Hotel (Bangkok Lotus Hotel), which was a filming location for “The Hangover Part II,” are both offering special deals for Taiwanese travelers. Book a stay in early February 2015 before the end of October to enjoy 60% and 59% discounts respectively — don’t miss out.
Thai Visa Exemption Starts Now – Mid-Autumn Special Offers for an Unforgettable Getaway