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Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for US Tourists to 30 Days

With the rainy season winding down and Phukets high season approaching, many Americans are finalizing winter trips to the island. This year, however, there is an important change to factor in. Thailand has cut the length of its visa-free stay for US passport holders, and travelers who are used to the more generous rules of the past two years may need to adjust their plans.

3d ago The Phuket News Life

With the rainy season winding down and Phukets high season approaching, many Americans are finalizing winter trips to the island. This year, however, there is an important change to factor in. Thailand has cut the length of its visa-free stay for US passport holders, and travelers who are used to the more generous rules of the past two years may need to adjust their plans.

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