More tourists, less confidence as Pattaya’s economic recovery still fails the long-stay test

Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa

Tourist arrivals plunge 7.5% as Thailand’s caretaker government moves to slash 60-day visas to 30. Phuket booms yet rebels against property-linked residency. The tourism industry… Read More › The post Foreign Minister supports cancellation of the 60 day visa while Phuket wants to scrap property visa appeared first on Thai Examiner.

Thailand Eyes 30-Day Limit on Visa-Free Stay for Security Reasons

Yes true I can't see why that is, it's been abused for years

More tourists, less confidence as Pattaya’s economic recovery still fails the long-stay test

Foreign tourists on Pattaya Beach reflect rising arrival numbers, but local businesses say shorter stays and cautious spending are limiting the economic rebound. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand points to a modest economic rebound and rising tourist arrivals, unease is growing among long-stay visitors and repeat travelers in Pattaya—a group that has long underpinned the city’s rental market, nightlife economy, and off-s…

Thailand confirms visa-free stay will be reduced to 30 days

The widely discussed reduction of Thailand’s visa-free stay has now moved from speculation to decision. The Thai government has confirmed that the permitted stay under the visa-exemption scheme will be … The post Thailand confirms visa-free stay will be reduced to 30 days appeared first on Scandasia.