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Thailand’s Visa Changes Backfire

October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 by Thaigest

Thailand’s 30-day visa cut is backfiring: slow visa processing is pushing Latin American tourists to Vietnam, while airlines report dozens of no-shows.

Categories Economy, Travel & tourism, Visas & immigration Tags Immigration, Visa Leave a comment

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