Thailand’s Intensified Visa-Free Screening: Not New Policy, But Increasingly Enforced
Thailand is once again experiencing a perceived “crackdown” on visa-exempt entries and misuse of tourist visas. While the attention around these measures feels new, the underlying approach is not the result of any change in law. Thailand has long treated repeated visa-free entries as a matter of officer discretion, with the understanding that two visa-exempt […]
US–Thailand Trade Framework Announced in Malaysia: Key Developments
The United States and Thailand have announced a framework for a forthcoming Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, signaling an intention to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. This development builds on the long-standing economic partnership between the two nations, including the Treaty of Amity, which has supported US–Thai commercial relations since the 1960s. Market Access and Commercial Opportunities […]