Thailand proposes Schengen-style visa to boost tourism
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Thailand's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is leading discussions with Southeast Asian nations including Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. The talks revolve around the potential introduction of a visa system akin to the Schengen model—a joint-visa program permitting free travel around the border-free zone (Schengen area) as long as it's valid. The aim is to simplify travel for tourists across the six countries. The collective visa initiative forms part of Thavisin's broader strategy to attract more long-distance and high-spending tourists.