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Southeast Asia's second largest economy maintains visa policy amid tourism decline

Southeast Asia's second largest economy maintains visa policy amid tourism decline

Thailand will not shorten the visa-free stay period for foreign tourists in 2025 amid an ongoing tourism crisis with plummeting foreign arrivals, said Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Thailand's Pattaya to deploy AI drones to track visa overstayers

Thailand's Pattaya to deploy AI drones to track visa overstayers

Major visa changes in Southeast Asia as tourism race heats up

Major visa changes in Southeast Asia as tourism race heats up

Thailand's new digital arrival cards to help improve screening of transnational criminals

Thailand's new digital arrival cards to help improve screening of transnational criminals

The new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), which will replace paper cards from May 1, will help improve the screening of transnational criminals in addition to making arrivals more convenient for visitors, according to Thai immigration officials.
April 28, 2025 | 10:49 pm PT
Thailand plans to cut Chinese tourist visa extensions from 90 to 30 days

Thailand plans to cut Chinese tourist visa extensions from 90 to 30 days

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.
March 27, 2025 | 09:59 pm PT
3 Southeast Asian countries among world's best for digital nomads

3 Southeast Asian countries among world's best for digital nomads

Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines joined a list of world's 40 best countries for digital nomads, according to a report by VisaGuide.World, an online free information guide to worldwide visas.
March 24, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Why Southeast Asia's second largest economy wants to halve visa-free stays to 30 days

Why Southeast Asia's second largest economy wants to halve visa-free stays to 30 days

The rise of illegal business activities and growing cases of overstaying visitors have prompted Thailand to consider reducing visa-free stays for citizens from 93 countries by half to 30 days.
March 21, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Mixed reactions as Thailand unveils plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days

Mixed reactions as Thailand unveils plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days

Thailand's proposal to halve visa-free stays for tourists from 93 countries to 30 days has drawn mixed reactions from the travel industry.
March 19, 2025 | 10:59 pm PT
Thailand to halve visa-free stay period to curb policy misuse

Thailand to halve visa-free stay period to curb policy misuse

Thailand plans to reduce the visa-free stay duration from 60 days to 30 days for travelers from eligible countries, aiming to curb misuse of the scheme by individuals involved in illegal businesses.
March 17, 2025 | 08:28 pm PT
Thai police arrest Briton, 60, for overstaying visa by 25 years

Thai police arrest Briton, 60, for overstaying visa by 25 years

Police in Thailand have arrested a British man for overstaying his tourist visa by a record 25 years, a senior officer told AFP on Tuesday.
February 25, 2025 | 08:42 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy urged to shorten visa-free stay for Chinese tourists

Southeast Asia's second largest economy urged to shorten visa-free stay for Chinese tourists

Tourism operators in Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, have called on the government to reduce the visa-free length of stay for Chinese tourists from 60 days to 15 days to address concerns over illegal employment.
January 21, 2025 | 08:35 pm PT
Thailand eases regulations for long-term visa program to attract global citizens

Thailand eases regulations for long-term visa program to attract global citizens

Thailand's Cabinet recently introduced updates to the qualifications, criteria, and conditions of the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program, aiming to attract a broader range of experts, investors, and executives to strengthen the country's foreign talent pool.
January 16, 2025 | 04:46 pm PT
Thailand banks, telcos to compensate customers for online fraud

Thailand banks, telcos to compensate customers for online fraud

Thailand is set to issue an executive decree that requires banks and telecom providers to compensate customers who fall victim to online fraud.
January 11, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
E-visas available at all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1

E-visas available at all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1

Intending visitors to Thailand will be able to apply online for an e-visa at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide from Jan. 1, 2025.
December 18, 2024 | 08:03 pm PT
Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes nearly 33 million foreign tourists

Southeast Asia's second largest economy welcomes nearly 33 million foreign tourists

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, has welcomed 32.7 million foreign tourists as of Dec. 8, generating approximately 1.5 trillion baht (US$43.9 billion) in revenue.
December 16, 2024 | 03:12 pm PT
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