Thailand is seeking to overhaul its visa-free policy by shortening the permitted length of visit in a bid to stamp out foreign tourists misusing the concession to run illegal businesses.
Last year, the kingdom expanded the scheme to holidaymakers from 93 countries and territories, allowing them to stay for up to 60 days.
Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said multiple ministries and stakeholders had agreed in principle to reduce the waiver to 30 days amid concerns over travellers illegally conducting business in the country and condominium units being unlawfully rented out to visitors.
According to industry representatives, most revellers spent only seven to 21 days in Thailand, which welcomed more than 35 million tourists…
