Visas of troublemaking visitors to be revoked
The Tourism Minister backs revoking the visas of foreigners who cause conflicts in Thailand, following recent disputes between Israelis and locals in Koh Samui and Phuket, while unrest in the far South should not affect the Malaysian market during next week's National Day holiday.
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Visas of troublemaking visitors to be revoked
<p>The Tourism Minister backs revoking the visas of foreigners who cause conflicts in Thailand, following recent disputes between Israelis and locals in Koh Samui and Phuket, while unrest in the far South should not affect the Malaysian market during next week's National Day holiday.</p>
The Minister of Tourism revealed that the visa of a foreign tourist who threatened the owner of a zoo on Koh Samui has been revoked. He affirmed that Thailand will not be used to create conflict and plans to coordinate with embassies to explain to tourists the importance of respecting Thai laws and culture.
Thailand to revoke visas of troublemaking tourists amid growing concerns
BANGKOK, Thailand – Tourism authorities have announced that the government will revoke the visas of foreign tourists who cause trouble and disrupt public order, following reports of inappropriate behaviour by some visitor groups, particularly Israeli tourists, in key tourism areas including Phuket and Koh Samui, the Bangkok Post reported. Two Swedish Men Arrested In Bangkok […] Source
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