Thailand will stop issuing visas on arrival to several countries until fears over the Covid-19 epidemic subside.
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BANGKOK : The government has decided to suspend visa on arrival for visitors from 18 countries at a meeting on Wednesday , chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, also head of the Covid-19 management centre. Countries affected are Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Republic of Vanuatu, and Taiwan.The cancellation of the visa on arrival also applies to high-risk countries and Hong Kong) until the situation returns to normal. - The Nation/Asia News Network
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