Thailand is cracking down on “visa runs” – frequent border hops used by long-stay visitors. New unofficial limits on visa-exempt entries are catching expats by surprise. We examine what’s driving this enforcement, impact on travelers, and how it could reshape Thailand’s tourism/expat landscape.
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