Thailand scraps 60-day free visa, restores old exemption rules
The Thai Cabinet has decided to cancel the 60-day visa-free scheme for over 90 countries, reverting to previous arrangements, mostly 30-day stays. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will now review criteria on a country-by-country basis, balancing security and economic factors.
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