Strict migration guidelines and weak Thai economy contributing aspects PUBLISHED : 19 Jun 2024 at 19: 46 Tourists see the Beopjusa Temple on Songnisan Mountain, about 140 kilometres southeast of Seoul in South Korea. (Photo: Chairith Yonpiam) The number of Thai travelers checkingout South Korea is anticipated to continue decreasing in the 2nd half year-on-year, after a sharp drop in the veryfirst 4 months associated to stringent migration guidelines and a stagnant Thai economy. Charoen Wangananont, president of the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA), stated it would take at least a year or 2 for South Korea to gainback the self-confidence of Thai travelers. Mr Charoen stated Thai travelers are changing to other locations to prevent rejection from the Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation system and rigorous migration guidelines, amidst continuing reports of Thais being rejected en
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