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issue 2 91
18 July 2014
To Hull And Back
Balloon Chasers
Property Marketplace
Chewing It Over
on the Victor
border
guesthouse
open
24/7
Naresdamri Rd. opposite Brasserie de Paris
out/in visa runs outlawed
hua hin, THAILAND
Measures designed to eliminate foreigners from attempting to work in
Thailand without the proper visa or work permit have begun being enforced
this week at land borders and will be expanded to airport arrivals next
month. With immediate effect, anyone attempting to enter Thailand at a
land border crossing will have their passport closely scrutinised, and if
the officer sees either back to back tourist visas or multiple visa exempt
entries in the passport, entry will be denied. From 12th August the same
will apply to air passengers.
Reaction to this from the expat community has been mixed, with some
bemoaning the strict enforcement of the existing rules and questioning
the motives, while many are applauding the moves as a big step towards
better security and a better image for the country which has been seen as
a safe haven for the criminal and terrorist fraternity.
There has also been confusion, and speculation whether there will be
further changes to visa rules; rumours abound that overstayers will be
more harshly dealt with, while it isn’t completely clear what will be an
acceptable period between tourist visas or visa exempt stamps. Others
believe that the authorities may also clamp down on other visa types
as well, although there has been no official word on this, and normally
changes to rules are ‘grandfathered’ for those already holding them.
Hopefully the confusion that has reigned will die down as the stricter
enforcement becomes the norm, and does not deter genuine tourists from
coming here; further changes may also be necessary next year to align
with other ASEAN countries which could possibly ease things again. For
any reader concerned how they might be affected, we advise visiting the
new immigration office in Soi 35.
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