Thailand to halve visa-free stay period to curb policy misuse

Tourists wait to check in for flights at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 4, 2023. Photo by Reuters

Thailand plans to reduce the visa-free stay duration from 60 days to 30 days for travelers from eligible countries, aiming to curb misuse of the scheme by individuals involved in illegal businesses.

Sorawong Thienthong, Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports, said authorities have reached an agreement in principle to implement the reduction, as reported by the Bangkok Post.

This measure targets citizens from 93 countries and territories currently allowed visa-exempt entry for tourism.

According to the Khmer Times, despite the current allowance of up to 60 days, tourists typically spend at most 21 days in Thailand on average.

The decision follows concerns expressed by the Association of Thai Travel Agents regarding an increasing trend of foreigners illegally taking up employment under the guise of tourism.

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