Thailand's cabinet approved in principle on Wednesday an extended waiver of the fee for visa on arrival of foreign tourists to Thailand, according to a summary of cabinet meeting published online.

The waiver of the one-time entry fee for visa on arrival, which was proposed by the Royal Thai Police, will be extended from May 1 until Oct. 31.

The temporary waiver of the fee for visa on arrival will be extended in accordance with 2019's ministerial regulation for one-time entry of tourists from specified foreign countries.

Tourists from 21 countries and regions eligible for visa on arrival are to enjoy the extension of the waiver of fee.

(Cover: The Temple of Dawn in Bankok, Thailand. /VCG Photo)