More and more foreigners are dedicated to illegal business or activities when they say they are visiting tourism reasons.
Thailand Has announced it Will reduce the number of days in half Foreign tourists can be in the country without visa, 60 to 30 days. Tourism and Sports Minister Soraong Thendong has announced that the action is taking place at the time of drastic measures against passengers using the Southeast Asian country exemption. To carry out illegal business activities. Local tourism and hospitality associations have also expressed concern over visitors who rent the shelters without official recognition.
Reduces visa deduction to stop illegal businesses
Since July 2024, the Passport holders from 93 countries They can be in Thailand for tourism purposes for up to 60 days. The government says that when the number of days is reduced to 30 Without harming the tourism.
Thailand Travel Agents Association has revealed it Anxiety over the increasing number of foreigners It is dedicated to illegal commercial works or activities when it comes to viewing tourism reasons. Thai Hotel Association raised another major problem: 60 -day shelter occurs Increase in illegal apartment rental The Bangkok Post has published the news for foreign audiences.
Tiandhong said the move was acknowledged by key ministries and that the official date for the change would be announced soon. Obviously, there will be possible exemptions or Unstable activities for passengers already reserved.
How can tourism affect the reduction of visa exemption in Thailand?
60 days staying in Thailand is a blessing for many travelers Digital and retired nomads. There were about 7% reserves to Thailand between January and February Stays over 22 nightsAs per the data of the keys.
Officials say that reducing the number of days without visa can have a slight negative impact in the tourism industry, which is the main machine of Thai economy, but This field faces other challenges.
New challenges of the tourism industry in Thailand
“Adds political action A growing list of weighing factors in the fieldWith concern The safety of Chinese tourists y Very tight budgets In US and European travelers, “Bloomberg Intelligence” researchers wrote in a statement.
Mother officials are tempted Foreign tourist arrivals exceeded 40 million in 2025It will win the country’s record in 2019. From January to mid -day, Number of Thai Visitors This has already increased by 3.9% compared to 2024.
