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Thailand Shortens Visa‑Free Stays for 90 Countries Amid Rising Foreign Crime

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Thailand has reduced visa‑free stay durations for visitors from over 90 countries to curb crimes committed by foreign tourists. Authorities point to incidents such as shoplifting, indecent exposure, and illegal business operations by overstaying visitors as key concerns. The policy also aims to disrupt transnational criminal groups exploiting immigration regulations.

  1. TH
    Sihasak Phuangketkeow
    Thai Foreign Ministry
    1. The 60 days was automatic but the renewal will be decided by the officer and tourists will have to explain why they are staying longer.

sources

  1. 1.CNN
  2. 2.The Guardian
  3. 3.Taipei Times
  4. 4.Agence France-Presse
  5. 5.Bangkok Post

perspectives

  1. 1.Organized crime
  2. 2.Tourism
  3. 3.Thai monarchy
  4. 4.Human Trafficking

countries

  1. 1.ThailandTH
  2. 2.Russian FederationRU
  3. 3.IsraelIL
  4. 4.AustraliaAU
  5. 5.ChinaCN
  6. 6.IndiaIN
  7. 7.Iran, Islamic Republic ofIR
  8. 8.MalaysiaMY
  9. 9.UkraineUA

organizations

  1. 1.Thai Foreign Ministry
  2. 2.Israeli Embassy
  3. 3.National Economic ​and Social Development Council

persons

  1. 1.Rachada Dhanadirek
  2. 2.Sihasak PhuangketkeowTH
  3. 3.Mungkorn Pratoomkaew
  4. 4.Surasak Phancharoenworakul

technicals

  1. 1.Schengen Area
Thailand Shortens Visa‑Free Stays for 90 Countries Amid Rising Foreign Crime