PATTAYA, Thailand – The policy of visa exemption for travelers from 93 countries or territories, allowing a stay in Thailand for up to 60 days for tourism or business purposes starting from July 15, 2024, may not be solely beneficial for Thailand’s tourism and business sectors.
On the contrary, it has created loopholes that allow certain foreign groups to exploit the law for illegal business operations, impacting national security and the economy.
Now, the tourism sector is urging the government to reconsider and reduce the maximum stay for visa-exempt…