Songkhla wants visa rules eased
The Songkhla tourism industry has cried foul over the government’s new entry regime that restricts land arrivals from two key source markets, Singapore and Indonesia. The Tourism Council of Songkhla has expressed concerns over the possible drop in arrivals from the two countries, especially during the Songkran holiday next month. “There is a likelihood many repeat visitors from those markets will shy away simply because of the inconvenience in getting visas,” said TCS president Surapol Kamparanonwat. He was referring to an Interior Ministry announcement effective on Dec 31, 2016 that tourist visa exemptions for Singaporean and Indonesian nationals will be limited to two entries at land borders in one calendar year, each for a 30-day stay.
