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Bangkok Post
Bangkok Post
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Visa-free period halved, many countries dropped

An Indian tour group arrives at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday halved the tourist visa-free period, dropped many countries from the scheme and approved new privileges for other nationalities — including Indian tourists, whose numbers have plunged.

Deputy government spokeswoman Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan said ministers resolved to revoke the 60-day visa-free period for all 93 countries.

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