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Tourism Minister talks of limiting tourist arrivals with screening as kingdom aims for quality visitors

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Thailand plans sweeping tourism crackdown with shorter visas, tighter screening, a ฿300 levy and higher airport fees targeting “quality” visitors. ( Source: Khaosod )

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### Thailand launches sweeping tourism crackdown with shorter visas, tougher screening, higher airport fees and a new ฿300 levy as ministers target foreign crime, nominee networks and mass tourism under a new “quality over quantity” policy.

Thailand is preparing its toughest tourism and immigration crackdown in years as ministers move to slash visa-free stays, tighten screening across all visa categories, impose new tourist charges and openly discuss limiting foreign arrivals. On Monday, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phanjaroenworakul confirmed the…

Thailand is preparing sweeping restrictions on foreign visitors as the government tightens visa controls, shortens visa-free stays and expands security screening measures. On Monday evening, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phanjaroenworakul again confirmed that authorities were moving to screen and limit incoming t…

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