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Thailand shortens visa-free stay, starting with ‘Chinese tourists’, to regulate foreign residency trends, enhance immigration control

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PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sorawong Thienthong, has announced that the government will relaunch the “We Travel Together” program during the low season, specifically from May to June 2025. The initiative, aimed at boosting domestic tourism, will come with new conditions to encourage travel beyond major tourist hubs and support off-peak […]

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ASEAN NOW formerly Thai Visa Forum

New ATTA President Calls for Support to Boost Chinese Tourism

Picture courtesy of South China Morning Post Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, the newly elected president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), is urging the Thai government to enhance support for marketing and development efforts aimed at reviving the sluggish Chinese tourism market. Durin...

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vir.com.vn

Thailand plans to cut Chinese tourist visa extensions

Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong (Photo: nationthailand.com) Bangkok – Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is considering reducing the visa extension period for Chinese visitors from 90 days to 30 days, so it is better aligned with their typical travel durations. Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong said on March 27 that the average stay for Chinese tourists is less than 15 days, making the current 90-d…

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Travel And Tour World

Why Chinese visitors are facing new visa restrictions in Thailand? - Travel And Tour World

Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is contemplating shortening the visa extension for Chinese tourists from 90 days to 30 days to better match their usual travel lengths. Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is considering a reduction in the visa extension period for Chinese travelers from 90 days to 30 days to better match their average travel durations. The 90-day extension is part of a visa exemption agreement between Thailand and…

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Pattaya Mail

China recommended for visa-exempt discrimination

Thailand is worried that some longterm Chinese tourists may be up to mischief. The Thai tourist ministry has suggested that Chinese vacationers should be limited to 30 days without a visa. Such a move would require Cabinet endorsement. Since July 2024 visitors from 93 countries, including China, have been granted 60 days visa-exempt. A further 30 days extension (a total of 90) is available at immigration offices nationwide provided paperwork is …

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The Pattaya News

Thailand Considers Shortening Visa Extension Period for Chinese Tourists

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bangkok– The Tourism and Sports Ministry of Thailand is reportedly considering a change to its visa policy for Chinese visitors, one of the country’s largest tourist demographics. According to sources within the ministry, the current 90-day visa extension period could be slashed to just 30 days, aligning it more closely with the average length of […] Thailand Considers Shortening Visa Extension Period for Chines…

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Curly Tales

Not 60 To 30, Thailand Is Considering Cutting Visa-Free Stay To 30 Days; Here's The Reason

Thailand is reportedly considering reducing its visa-free stay period from 60 days to 30 days. This potential policy change comes amid concerns that some foreign visitors misuse the extended visa-free allowance for illegal employment and unlicensed business activities. If implemented, the move could strengthen Thailand’s tourism sector by ensuring a more regulated and secure environment. Addressing Illegal Employment Under Thailand Visa Rules Pi…

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