Rising crime prompts visa-free policy review impacting Pattaya’s business and expat community
Following the discovery of a criminal safehouse in Pattaya, the Thai government is reconsidering its visa-free policies to combat transnational crime, signaling a shift toward stricter immigration and business oversight.
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