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South Korea plans to temporarily waive visa requirements for Indonesian tour groups starting Thursday, according to officials. The trial program is part of efforts to revive the tourism sector after COVID-19. Indonesia is seen as a key market in Southeast Asia for South Korean tourism.
Thailand will tighten visa-free regulations for tourists, including shortening the length of stay and reducing the number of eligible countries, after the cabinet approved a new assessment on May 14. The changes aim to control entry flows and enhance national security.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a sharp reduction in visa-free stays for tourists from over 90 countries, replacing the previous 60-day policy with a tiered 15-to-30-day system to curb abuse and cross-border crime. The move follows concerns over illegal businesses and security threats, though authorities maintain a target of 33.5 million foreign arrivals this year.
