About this episode

The episode discusses the end of the 60-day visa-free entry scheme, a train collision in Bangkok, the progress of a cannabis bill, and recent drug busts involving foreign nationals.

Today we'll be talking about the cabinet's approval of the cancellation of the 60-day visa-free entry scheme, also, yet another train collision occurred as a delivery rider is left in serious condition after standing too close to the tracks, the recurring incidents have led to the transport ministry to cut inner Bangkok routes, then a new Cannabis bill is moving closer to cabinet review, in Phuket and Chon Buri major drug busts land Russian and Chinese nationals in handcuffs, and a little later new EU rules could give Thai nationals longer Schengen stays.

Topics covered

• visa policy
• transport safety
• cannabis legislation
• drug busts
• international travel

Keywords

• 60-day visa
• Bangkok train
• cannabis bill
• drug busts
• EU rules

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: cabinet, EU

Places: Bangkok, Phuket, Chon Buri, Thailand, Schengen

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