Thailand to Cut Visa Exemption Stay Duration for Malaysians by Half Due to Foreigners Exploiting The Scheme - WORLD OF BUZZ

Thailand is considered a dream destination for tourists. Now the country wants to reduce visa-free stay to 30 days again. The reason: Apparently travellers use the time not only for their holiday.

Thailand plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days

Thailand plans to halve the number of days it allows foreign tourists to stay without visas to 30 days as the Southeast Asian nation cracks down on travelers exploiting the waiver to engage in illegal businesses, according to authorities. Since July 2024, Thailand has allowed passport holders from...

Thailand to Cut Visa Exemption Stay Duration for Malaysians by Half Due to Foreigners Exploiting The Scheme - WORLD OF BUZZ

The Thailand Government has agreed in principle that the period of visa exemption stays in the country for foreign tourists, including Malaysians, will be reduced by half. Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong asserted that the move is part of the Government’s efforts to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme.   Thailand to cut visa exemption stay duration in half for visitors from 93 countries So…

Thailand aims to cut visa-free stay to 30 days to curb abuse by tourists

The move comes amid concerns over illegal businesses involving travellers and unlawful rentals of condominium units to visitors in Thailand.

Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days

The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

NEWSNOW | –  The visa-free stay period in Thailand for several countries, including Sri Lanka, is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days, the Bangkok Post reports. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the decision has been taken to curb the risk of illegal business visa-free exploitation. However, additional details will be discussed before the change in regulations is formally announced. From July 2024, the government has …