【曼谷4月11日电】（记者 李映民）泰国总理赛塔在11日的曼谷特别采访中向中国媒体透露，泰中两国实施的互免签证措施已取得显著成效，极大地推动了两国人民的友好往来与文化交流。
赛塔总理表示，他对中国游客在泰历新年宋干节期间能与泰国民众共同庆祝、分享节日的喜悦表示热切期待。他说：“我们欢迎每一位中国朋友来到泰国，体验宋干节的独特魅力，感受泰国民众的热情与友善。这不仅是旅游的交流，更是两国人民情感的交融。”
他指出，中国游客的到访不仅促进了泰国的旅游业发展，也为泰国经济注入了活力。泰国政府高度重视中国游客的旅游体验，已采取一系列措施确保游客的安全与便利，以期打造一个友好、安全的旅游环境。
赛塔强调，泰中两国的互免签证政策不仅便利了民众的出行，也进一步深化了两国的友好关系。他期待未来能有更多中国游客选择泰国作为旅游目的地，同时，他也鼓励泰国民众前往中国，体验中国的丰富文化和美丽风景，以增进两国人民的相互理解和友谊。
泰国宋干节，又称泼水节，是泰国民众最重要的传统节日，象征着洗去过去一年的不顺，迎接新的一年。今年的宋干节，泰国政府已做好充分准备，欢迎世界各地的游客共襄盛举，尤其是来自中国的朋友们，他们将在这里体验到最地道的泰国风情和节日氛围。
英语如下：
News Title: “Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Invites Chinese Tourists to Celebrate Songkran, Visa-Free Policy Yields Significant Results”
Keywords: Visa-free between Thailand and China, Prime Minister Yingluck, Songkran Festival
News Content:
**Bangkok, April 11** – (Reporter Li Yingmin) In a special interview with Chinese media on Thursday, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra revealed that the reciprocal visa exemption policy between Thailand and China has yielded significant results, significantly boosting friendly exchanges and cultural interactions between the two nations.
Prime Minister Yingluck expressed her anticipation for Chinese tourists to join the Thai people in celebrating the Thai New Year, Songkran Festival, sharing the joy of the festivities. “We warmly welcome every Chinese friend to Thailand to experience the unique charm of Songkran and feel the warmth and friendliness of the Thai people. This is not just a tourism exchange but also a融合 of emotions between our two peoples,” she said.
She highlighted that Chinese tourists’ visits have not only bolstered Thailand’s tourism industry but also injected vitality into the country’s economy. The Thai government places great importance on the travel experience of Chinese tourists and has implemented various measures to ensure their safety and convenience, striving to create a friendly and secure tourism environment.
Yingluck emphasized that the visa-free policy between the two countries has not only facilitated people-to-people exchanges but also further deepened the friendly relations between Thailand and China. She looks forward to more Chinese tourists choosing Thailand as their travel destination and encourages Thais to visit China, experiencing its rich culture and beautiful landscapes, to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.
Songkran Festival, also known as the Water Festival, is the most significant traditional holiday in Thailand, symbolizing the washing away of past misfortunes and the welcoming of the new year. This year, the Thai government is well-prepared to welcome tourists from around the world, especially those from China, to immerse themselves in the authentic Thai culture and festive atmosphere.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/04-11/10197021.shtml
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