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Southeast Asia’s Second Largest Economy Weighs Visa-Free Stay Limits for Tourists

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Thailand, which boasts the region’s second-largest economy, hasn’t made up its mind regarding cutting visa-free stay durations for international visitors in half, down to 30 days, expressing worries over possible effects on tourism.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Nikorndej Balankura, stated that no new rules concerning the visa policy have been introduced, and visitors traveling to Thailand remain unchanged, according to reports.
Bangkok Post
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The ministry continues to collect opinions regarding the advantages and disadvantages of reducing visa-free visit durations for travelers from 93 qualifying nations.

Government insiders disclosed that although officials have endorsed the cutback “in theory,” as stated last week, both the foreign ministry and various parties involved still harbor reservations regarding its possible repercussions.
The Pattaya News
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The longest stay for most tourists visiting Thailand is no more than 21 days, data showed.

Earlier, certain industry experts requested a decrease to avoid the policy being exploited for unlawful commercial practices.

However, others fear that the change could harm tourism, especially as Thailand is already seeing a drop in Chinese tourists following the high-profile kidnapping of actor Xing Xing in January, as well as growing competition from neighboring countries like Vietnam and Japan.

From January through mid-March, Thailand saw an influx of 8.3 million international travelers, marking a rise of 3.9% compared to the same period last year.

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