Phuket MP: Revise Visa Policy to Curb Tourist Misconduct

Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables - Thai Examiner

Phuket MP Chalermpong demands tighter visa rules and pre-arrival screening for foreign tourists after repeated crimes, public scandals and disruptive behaviour spark outrage and threaten… Read More › The post Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables appeared first on Thai Examiner.

Phuket MP: Revise Visa Policy to Curb Tourist Misconduct

Photo of tourists on a Phuket beach courtesy of Bloomberg A Phuket MP, Chalermpong Saengdee, has urged the Thai government to reassess its visa-free policy. Chalermpong argues that while the policy has significantly increased tourist arrivals and revenue, it has simultaneously welcomed "low-quality tourists" whose behavior negatively affects the country’s reputation. Concerns include increased illegal activities and disturbances in key touri…