Thailand under pressure to revise Chinese tourists’ visa-free travel to combat crime

Thailand under pressure to revise Chinese tourists’ visa-free travel to combat crime

[South China Morning Post] - 01/21/2025

Thai senator urges roll-out of visa-on-arrival initiative for Chinese tourists that will require them to give details of their travel itinerary.



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