BANGKOK: Thailand will halve the length of visa-free stays for tourists from dozens of countries and territories to 30 days, effective Sep 15, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday (Sep 1).
Tourism is vital to the Southeast Asian nation’s economy, but officials say the move is part of an effort to curb crime involving foreign nationals.
A string of recent arrests has included foreigners accused of drug offences, sex trafficking and operating businesses such as hotels and schools without proper permits.
Under Thailand’s current tourism scheme, travellers from more than 90 countries and territories – including Europe’s 29-nation Schengen area…
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