国際｜タイのビザなし滞在期間が短縮に / International | Shortened visa-free stay period in Thailand

Summary

The Thai government announced that starting from September 15, 2023, the visa-free stay period for Japanese citizens will be reduced from 60 days to 30 days.

This change is the result of a review conducted approximately two years after the relaxation of the visa policy aimed at attracting tourists in 2024. While the government aims to promote tourism, it has indicated its intention to adjust the duration of stays.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, is it true that the visa-free stay in Thailand has been shortened? What’s going on with that?
Log: Yeah, the Thai government had relaxed the stay duration to promote tourism, but they’ve decided to revise it.
Chako: So, they want to attract more tourists?
Navi: Just to add, the reduction in stay duration is thought to be part of a strategy to increase tourist turnover.
Log: Since Thailand relies heavily on tourism, they’re probably looking for effective policies.
Chako: Still, 30 days feels really short!

Admin’s Note

The reduction of the visa-free stay period in Thailand is a significant policy change that will impact the tourism industry. While there are efforts to enhance tourist mobility, a duration of 30 days may be too short for many to fully enjoy their visit. Many people might feel the same way as Chako does. It will be interesting to observe how this change affects tourists in the future and to see how tourism policies evolve.