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Bangkok Post – Visa-free influx proves to be mixed blessing

Jiraphob: Criminals may exploit visa-free policy

Thailand is experiencing an influx of foreign visitors as the government’s visa-free policy for tourists from countries including China has given the industry a much-needed boost.

However, business operators have called on the government to devise measures to address shortages of skilled labourers in the industry, improve transport infrastructure in provinces that are also major tourist spots, as well as deal with criminals exploiting the visa-exemption policy to enter the country and run illegal businesses.

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