Thailand cuts visa-free stays for tourists from over 90 countries

BANGKOK — Thailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals, officials said on Tuesday. Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation’s economy, but foreign arrivals are yet to return to their pre-Covid highs. A recent series of high-profile arrests of foreigners has included cases linked to drug offenses, sex trafficking and foreigners operating businesses such as hotels and schools without proper permits. READ: Thailand revokes visa of US academic charged with royal insult Under Thailand’s current tourism scheme, travelers from more than […]... Keep on reading: Thailand cuts visa-free stays for tourists from over 90 countries

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer