Bangkok, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - Thailand warns 'problematic' tourists could face deportation

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2026-08-28
Thailand's government has warned that "problematic" tourists could face deportation as new rules on removing foreigners convicted of illegal activities came into effect on Friday. The changes come amid growing scrutiny of the behaviour of visitors to the Southeast Asian country, whose beaches and culture attract tens of millions of tourists each year. "Problematic foreign tourists or workers who break the law must leave," Tourism Minister Surasak......
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