BANGKOK, Thailand – Tourism authorities have announced that the government will revoke the visas of foreign tourists who cause trouble and disrupt public order, following reports of inappropriate behaviour by some visitor groups, particularly Israeli tourists, in key tourism areas including Phuket and Koh Samui, the Bangkok Post reported.

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The reported behaviour has directly affected the tourism atmosphere, safety, and the image of the local service sector as efforts continue to elevate these areas into global destinations, prompting Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul to address the issue decisively.

In an interview, Surasak stated that the behaviour was a matter of individual conduct and that the ministry would neither ignore the issue nor allow it to spread or escalate, with the government ready to coordinate with relevant agencies for immediate action to revoke the visas of tourists who cause trouble.

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He emphasised that Thailand welcomes tourists from around the world, but those entering the country must respect Thai law and culture, and the government would not allow tourists of any nationality to use Thailand as a playground or use any area for symbolic expressions connected with any conflict.

Revoking the visas of individuals who cause problems before matters escalate is regarded as an important measure to preserve a positive atmosphere for Thailand’s tourism industry and reassure both business operators and tourists of other nationalities who travel to Thailand for holidays in the proper manner.

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The announcement comes amid growing concerns over the impact of disruptive behaviour on Thailand’s reputation as a premier tourist destination, with authorities vowing to take firm action to ensure that all visitors adhere to local laws and cultural norms. The government has also signalled that it will not hesitate to take similar action against any foreign nationals whose conduct threatens public order or undermines the country’s tourism sector.

-Thailand News (TN)