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Thailand on September 1 confirmed it will reduce the visa-free stay period for European Union travelers, a move that follows a broader trend of tightening entry rules for foreign tourists. The decision, reported by multiple sources, marks a significant shift in the country's tourism policy, which has long relied on generous visa exemptions to attract visitors. The exact duration of the new limit has not been specified, but it is expected to affect EU citizens planning extended stays.
Stephen Ndegwa has been appointed as the World Bank's division director for Thailand and Myanmar, according to Nation Thailand.
UNHCR stated it has no role in Malaysia's planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees and warned that the country remains unsafe for returns.
Indonesia is hosting the United States while courting China, with officials saying they are 'inviting everyone' to engage.
Three judges in Sri Lanka face a bribery complaint related to the X-Press Pearl incident, as reported by the Daily Mirror.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary