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Bangkok raises concerns after being included in US visa pause list
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Thailand has questioned the reasons behind the US decision to include it among 75 countries facing a pause in immigrant visa processing, saying the move raises concerns about fairness, transparency and consistency in bilateral relations.
Key facts
- Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Thursday that he raised the concerns during a meeting with the US chargé d’affaires.
- The 75 countries were grouped together without sufficient differentiation
- The Foreign Ministry invited the US diplomat to seek clarification on the rationale behind the decision, Sihasak said at a press briefing after the meeting.
- Bangkok understands that the suspension applies only to immigrant visas, which are intended for long-term work or permanent residency and may later lead to US permanent residence.
Summary
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Thursday that he raised the concerns during a meeting with the US chargé d’affaires.
The Foreign Ministry invited the US diplomat to seek clarification on the rationale behind the decision, Sihasak said at a press briefing after the meeting.