Nothing more than a cute little marketing trick to get some attention in the Japanese press. Look at the friendly Thais. Keep the product in front of the consumer. I can't see why so many of you have to in jump to criticise every last little thing the Thais do.

Maybe they can do it in the US now post hurricane tragedies.

This sums it up pretty well. Can't blame them for getting some free PR. Anything to do with liberalising visas, even temporarily, should be viewed positively. It might even lead to more liberalisation, if they try it and don't see any ill effects. Personally I would like to see more liberalisation of travel for Thai passport holders from other countries. Reciprocal agreements like the ones with Russia and South Africa are the way to go for Thailand.

It smells: Discrimination?

Why not take it a step further and allow all from the "civilized" countries to get a 90 day on arrival??

If you been here long enough and stayed in the car so your wife gets a fair price you know how discriminating this country is.

The women are the best in the world and no comment about the men :)The word Farang says it all about the insecurity about Thai men.