Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days to Combat Abuse

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[at15]

lots of options...

Cambodia unlimited

Philippines 16 months

Vietnam 90d

Malaysia 90d

 

[Gknrd]

3 minutes ago, Robert_Smith said:

There's always Cambodia....

 

regards,

bob.

Got an ex in Issan, I have been coming in every couple of years to help her out a bit and kill some time with her.

[Pompeygeezer]

Just now, Mason45 said:

Thats a very good idea but why not cut all free visas. Do they really believe that the trouble makers will behave themselves by changing the law. While they're at it all entertainment establishments should close down by midnight. How man assualts and traffic deaths occur  between midnight and 4 am?

That comment is a total contradiction.  You start by saying cut all visa free stays and then go onto to imply that trouble makers won't behave themselves by changing the law.    

[Pompeygeezer]

Just now, GanDoonToonPet said:

It was only implemented as a short-term measure anyway so nobody should be surprised.

True but the reason they have given on why they're stopping it never mentions it was only a short term measure.  The reason they have given is nonsense.   

[Pompeygeezer]

Just now, NorthernRyland said:

They do this shuffle every year. Loosen the rules during high season then tighten them in the low season when it doesn't matter anyways.

 

Next year come November they'll be spread wide open for Ivan, Chin and Ravi.

Shouldn't it be the other way round though.  To encourage tourists during the low season. Oh yeah i forgot it's a classic piece of Thai logic

[mancub]

1 hour ago, hotsun said:

due to thailands location and the type of tourists they depend on, id say theres not much they can do to achieve their goal of taking our money and not have us be there

And therein lies the eternal conundrum 

[Pompeygeezer]

So, Will this include russia?  Or are they still going to get preferential treatment like they have been for over a year and a half now.   

[Chivas]

7 minutes ago, Pompeygeezer said:

So, Will this include russia?  Or are they still going to get preferential treatment like they have been for over a year and a half now.   

 

I here John Westwood has been given five years visa free as long as he brings his bell.....😁

[Jeff the Chef]

The Visa's are irrelevant, the louts will still come and misbehave, what's needed is law enforcement, any violent act, vandalism, disrespect to Thai culture equals a big fine and instant Visa revocation with free transport to the Airport for your Homeward flight, ( all Visa entrants must have a exit flight ticket as part of entry requirements ) if your return flight is not for28 days, your in the airport jail till time of departure.

Advertise the rules and consequences for all entrees, 

Shows the idiots, behave or you're on the way home and shows the family tourists you are serious about tourism.

Job done.

[Emdog]

This latest "adjustment" should settle once and for all the possible question posed by newbies regarding just how capable Thai officials are at considering any action that might happen in the unforeseen future, AKA after lunch.

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, quake said:

Flip Flop Thailand, at it again.

Them pesky foreigners coming here and spending there money.

 

Nah, it has nothing to do with that foreigner are pesky because they come to Thailand and spend their money. It has to do with that to many arses comes here and behave like pure idiots. Did that help you to understand better?

[Pompeygeezer]

Just now, Chivas said:

 

I here John Westwood has been given five years visa free as long as he brings his bell.....😁

He should be banned for 5 years if he brings it😁

[Chivas]

1 minute ago, Pompeygeezer said:

He should be banned for 5 years if he brings it😁

 

Lol

We actually got our first away win of the season against you last week

 

i remember seeing John in the away end at Home Park decades ago funny as hell

[Pompeygeezer]

Do real hardened criminals come to Thailand more because of a 60 day waiver? or wouldn't hardened criminals have fake passports, documents, etc? It's comical that a career criminal would come to a country because of a 60 day waiver.   Do pissed up louts start fights because of a 60 day waiver or would they be starting fights whether they was on a 2 week holiday, 30 day waiver, 60 day waiver, etc,etc.   Do people work here illegally because there is now a 60 day waiver instead of 30 days. who is coming over to Thailand to work for just 60 days? Are criminals involved in property scams flooding Thailand because they can now stay 60 days instead of 30?      Not one of their reasons makes any sense.  Or is the real reason is.....it's because a certain amount of Thais started moaning that foreigners were here longer than 30 days without a visa and they can't stand the idea of more falangs being in their country for any longer than they should be.    

[Pompeygeezer]

Just now, Chivas said:

 

Lol

We actually got our first away win of the season against you last week

 

i remember seeing John in the away end at Home Park decades ago funny as hell

So, You're a Plymouth fan but have the Spurs badge as your profile pic🤔.   Typical Pompey beat leeds on that Sunday before  and then get beaten by  the team at the bottom of the table (no offence😆) 

[Patong2021]

Very shortsighted move and it will effectively discourage the exact socio economic groups the country wanted. The  option of a 60 day visa  with an option to extend another 30 days was ideal for snowbirds. It brought in older and wealthier people who did not want the hassle of a visa hassle. The people who were relying on this visa were the western visitors, particularly retirees and Nordics.

 

The  60 day visa is not the reason there are problems with  visitors. The overstayers will overstay on 30 day visas and the troublemakers will still make trouble. There is no link between the 60 day visas and illegal business operations. The illegal operations are carried out by long stay foreigners.

 

Alot of people on 60 day visas did not stay the full 60 days. Instead they were opting for 31-45 days and the 60 day option  made their lives easier.

 

The takeaway is that this is collective punishment because the Thais do not want to upset the Russians and Chinese.

 

At the very least, offer the 60 day visa through the electronic portal without the lengthy paperwork and documentation process.

[papa al]

2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Most troublemakers stay 2 to 3 weeks. The longer stayers are better class of people. So it would make no sense.

How do you know that.?

[michael888]

Hi, have they given a time frame for when this will take place?  Or does anyone have an idea based on past examples of visa exempt time changes?  Thanks

[quake]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

Nah, it has nothing to do with that foreigner are pesky because they come to Thailand and spend their money. It has to do with that to many arses comes here and behave like pure idiots. Did that help you to understand better?

 

 Actually there is nothing that comes out your mouth,  I need to understand.

Bye. 

 

 

 

 

[Ironmike]

This is the first smart thing Thailand has done in a long time let's hope it gets rid of the rubbish people coming here and even better let's pray it gets rid of all the Russians coming here and working illegally, setting up illegal businesses and doing what ever they want,,, Great job.

[ronster]

So are the Chinese , Russians and Nigerians all going to be doing border runs more often then ?

[Jonathan Swift]

3 hours ago, Gknrd said:

Not good news for me, I was going to come after June to stay for a while. But, I am not going through the 30 day tourist visa again.  That is a pain in the A$$.

Isn't there still a 60 day tourist visa available through your home country? It's been a while but that's what I used to use. 

[Parker2100]

They were recovering after COVID so now they can start collecting fees for every 30 days again.

 

I think the Concern over the "abuse" is of slight concern.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand is set to reduce its visa-free stay allowance from 60 days to 30 days, a move aimed at curbing the misuse of the visa exemption for illegal business activities.

The length of the visa has no bearing on those wishing to come here and disappear

[BananaGuy]

Oh well done guys, I depart Australia in 10 days for a 5-week (35 day) stay in Thailand.

 

When I booked everything last month the deal was 60 day visa-free - now it’s too late to get a visa from Sydney consulate, they take weeks.

 

When does the 30 day thing take effect?

 

Anyone know?

[kiwikeith]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Awesome news! A very good decision, but they must also look into what nations that should not have any visa free possibilities.

Begins with R

[bullseye66]

4 hours ago, Mason45 said:

Thats a very good idea but why not cut all free visas. Do they really believe that the trouble makers will behave themselves by changing the law. While they're at it all entertainment establishments should close down by midnight. How man assualts and traffic deaths occur  between midnight and 4 am?

Why not just ban all vehicles and make having a good time illegal? 

[Chongalulu]

4 hours ago, Mason45 said:

Thats a very good idea but why not cut all free visas. Do they really believe that the trouble makers will behave themselves by changing the law. While they're at it all entertainment establishments should close down by midnight. How man assualts and traffic deaths occur  between midnight and 4 am?

Yes,let’s shift all those assaults and accidents to before midnight when it’s much more convenient to deal with….

[Chongalulu]

1 minute ago, kiwikeith said:

Begins with R

Rhodesia…?