Visas

[ScotBkk]

Does anyone think the new recent ruling on border crosses will terribly effect tourism in Thailand (besides a few broken hearts) albeit a temporary affair or as a permanent feature.

[krisb]

Probably not much.

[ScotBkk]

Probably not much.

Please explain your reasoning behind this considering other countries will also be brought into this development !

[TerryLH]

"Please explain your reasoning..."

So, now every time someone asks what you think about something, you have to explain it, too?

[Soutpeel]

"Please explain your reasoning..."

So, now every time someone asks what you think about something, you have to explain it, too?

One suspects the poster is a "teacher" and just cant help themselves..

[mrtoad]

I think the rule hasn't been thought through, however I can see the reason to tighten up on those who live here, probably work illegally, and hop the border once a month.

[Chivas]

I would imagine the crackdown will expire as per usual after a few months.......

[phuketjock]

For the teacher OP this new ruling, which is not really new, is a re-vamp of

an old rule that emerged several years ago, at least 6, and is unlikely to

adversely affect tourist numbers because I would think 95%+ genuine tourist

do not stay or want to stay for, or longer than, 30 days.

However I think the continued political unrest is and will continue to adversely

affect tourist numbers.

BTW scotBkk your thread should be entitled "Visa exempt entry" simply "Visa"

is misleading.

[krisb]

Probably not much.

Please explain your reasoning behind this considering other countries will also be brought into this development !

Sure. Cause most tourists stay under 30 days.

Political unrest will deter before the visa issue does.

[Rooo]

Extensive discussion HERE.