The Thailand government has decided to reduce the period of visa-free for foreign tourists from 60 days to 30 days. This step has been taken with the aim of curbing increasing illegal trading activities in the country. Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Soravong Thienthong announced the decision. This new rule would be applicable to passport holders of 93 countries who could first stay without visa for 60 days. The decision has been taken in view of the illegal work and increasing incidents of business of foreign nationals in Kadamthileland to control illegal business. According to the Bangkok Post report, the Thai Hotel Association expressed concern that several condominium units are being illegally rented to foreign guests due to the long visa-free period. This is negatively impacting tourism business and local employment. The major change in the tourism policy is contrary to the tourism-friendly policy implemented in July 2024, in which foreign guests were allowed to live longer. However, the government is now making it clear that without a suitable visa, they will not be able to live in Thailand for a long time. The official announcement of the new rules will be made soon, which will also be told which passengers can get exemption. Persons would have to do Visa Applies people could live without a visa for the first 60 days – such as digital nomads, retired people or long holiday tourists will now have to change their programs. If they want to stop for more than 30 days, they have to apply for a tourist visa in advance, from which they can stay for 60 days and take a 30 -day extension. Otherwise, they will have to leave the country and come back again after completion of 30 days. Powerism on the Turism economy is an important pillar of Thailand’s economy, making it the second largest economy in Southeast Asia. The government’s target is to attract more than 40 million foreign tourists in 2025, which will exceed the 2019 records. This year, 7.66 million foreign tourists have arrived in Thailand by 9 March, which is 4.4% higher than last year’s same period. The government is trying to balance Tighter Visa Regulations and Tourism Income. So that illegal activities can be banned and the attraction of foreign travelers remains. The government made easy family pension rules, widow-widowed women also
