Thailand to Reduce Visa-Free Stay From 60 to 30 Days

In a bid to reduce the risk of irregular business abusing the visa exemption scheme, Thailand will reduce the period of visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days, the Tourism and Sports Ministry has said.

Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister, Sorawong Thienthong, said the Foreign Ministry was aware of the matter, as it had been discussed by stakeholders in recent weeks, VisaGuide.World reports.

According to him, the decision to reduce the period of stay from 60 to 30 days for citizens from countries included in the visa waiver agreement was unanimously supported. However, additional details on the matter would be discussed before announcing the changes to the regulation formally.

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