Thailand is revoking its 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries, effective May 19, to address issues like illegal activities and antisocial behavior by foreign visitors. This change will reduce the visa-free entry period to 30 days for citizens of 54 countries and introduce a 15-day exemption for three others. The previous 60-day waiver, implemented in 2024, aimed to revitalize the tourism sector post-Covid-19, but authorities found it did not significantly increase tourism revenue as most visitors stayed less than 30 days. AI
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RANK_REASON Policy change by a national government impacting international travel and tourism. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
