AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVisa Crackdown: Thailand has ended the 60-day visa-free entry for Indians under new Cabinet rules, shifting them to a 15-day Visa on Arrival—part of a broader “One Country, One Visa Privilege” tightening that also targets stays for over 90 nationalities. Tourism Safety & Fees: Authorities are also moving on higher scrutiny for visitors as Pattaya’s recent hotel fire and tourist-boat safety concerns keep pressure on enforcement. Koh Phangan Nominee Crackdown: A second wave of raids on the island netted 22 foreigners and seized land worth over 200 million baht tied to foreign nominee businesses. Border Tensions: Cambodia’s defence ministry rejected Thai media claims of troop mobilisation near Trat, calling the report misleading. Health Screening: Thailand is stepping up Ebola checks for arrivals from high-risk areas. Trade & Food: Thailand’s durian exports are rebounding, while regional ASEAN talks keep focus on rice and energy cooperation.
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