Thai visa policy needs revamping

[90dayz]

- allow the option for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals a choice of a 30/60/90-day visa issued on arrival for a charge (500/1000/1500 baht).

- issue Japanese nationals a 90-day visa on arrival just like for South Korean nationals. Japanese authorities just might bump that 15-days to 30-days for Thai passport holders.

And lastly, I believe Thai nationals should be exempt from obtaining a visa in advance to the UK for tourism or business. Here are my reasons:

- Thais are some of the biggest spenders on luxury goods shopping in the UK.

- There are more UK nationals residing (legal and illegal) in Thailand than there are Thais residing in the UK.

This is an open discussion, so if there's anything you'd like to add, feel free to do so. Remember, this isn't just for the benefit of foreign nationals, but Thais as well. Does anyone know if the number of Thai illegals in Japan has risen past 6000?

Edited November 15, 2013 by 90dayz

[Jay Sata]

I think you'll find UK public opinion is minded to increase immigration control not reduce it. That's why

There are more UK nationals residing (legal and illegal) in Thailand than there are Thais residing in the UK.

I agree but look at the rigid controls the Thai's place on foreigners.

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............................... ................................... Why on earth do you think mega restrictions are put on Thai folk ..?

I can tell you that tours in the UK for Thai teachers etc have nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo problem with visas.

[90dayz]

I think you'll find UK public opinion is minded to increase immigration control not reduce it. That's why

UAE? Oman? Qatar? Kuwait? Coming soon? And I thought UK public opinion is minded to decrease the Muslim influx?

[Crossy]

OK, I see which way this is going.