Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays for Israelis and Others to 30 Days
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First reported by Mignews · 7 days ago
What happened
Thailand is shortening its visa-free entry period for tourists from 60 countries, including Israel, from 60 to 30 days starting September 15. The move is partly in response to local anger over tourist misbehavior, with a recent protest in Phuket focusing on Israelis.
- 01Thailand reduces visa-free stays for Israelis and others from 60 to 30 days.
- 02New rules take effect September 15 amid tourist conduct concerns.
- 03A protest in Phuket specifically criticized Israeli tourist behavior.
- 04Land border entries are limited to two per calendar year.
- 05Around 420,000 Israelis visited Thailand last year.
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