Thailand plans to cut tourists’ visa-free stays to 30 days

Thailand plans to cut tourists’ visa-free stays to 30 days
Patong Beach in Phuket is one of the many magnets in Thailand for foreign tourists. (Image: Andre Malerba/Bloomberg)
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By Anuchit Nguyen, with assistance from Cecilia YapThailand plans to halve to 30 the number of days it allows foreign tourists to stay without visas as the nation cracks down on travellers exploiting the waiver to engage in illegal businesses, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.Since July 2024, Thailand has allowed passport holders from 93 countries to enter the country for tourism for a period not exceeding 60 days. The reduction to 30 days has been agreed in principle by various ministries, various Thai media ou...

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