Thailand has begun stricter checks on foreigners entering and exiting the country multiple times under tourist exemptions, as immigration authorities act to curb misuse of visa-free stays and close gaps linked to criminal activity, according to a report by Bangkok Post. The move follows directives from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch.

The Immigration Bureau said it is enforcing new limits on how often travellers can perform “visa runs”, a practice where individuals leave and re-enter Thailand to extend short-term stays. Pol Maj Cheongron Rimpadee said the screening drive is part of a wider campaign to tackle cybercrime and other offences committed by foreign nationals exploiting the system.

The bureau outlined the policy after P

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