Thailand Looks at Visa Rules as Visitors Break Laws

Thailand's Prime Minister has asked groups to review visa rules.

A new rule to cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days may be approved.

93 countries can visit Thailand without a visa for 60 days.

Most tourists stay in Thailand for just over 9 days. Norwegians stay the longest, for about 21 days.

A 30-day visa-free stay is enough for most visits, but some may need other visas.

People celebrate the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thailand has problems with visitors doing illegal business and using locals to avoid rules.

Plans to cut visa-free stays and add a tourist fee have been criticized by the tourism industry, which fears Thailand will lose visitors to other countries like Vietnam and Malaysia.

Malaysia had 10.6 million tourists in the first quarter, up 5% from last year, making it the most visited country in Southeast Asia. Thailand had fewer tourists.

Thailand had 9.3 million tourists, down 2.3% from last year.

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