Following the arrest of a Lebanese-Swedish terror suspect in January, and the failed bombing attempted by three Iranian men this month, both the Thai populace and the international community are beginning to question the wisdom of Thailand’s notoriously lax visa regulations.
Are increasedvisa restrictions the answer to Thailand’s recent terror-related woes? How will increased entrance and exit restrictions affect tourists, expats, and business people? Will Thailand’s significant Middle Eastern and African population suffer backlash from being profiled?
Thailand is already a surprisingly inhospitable place for international criminals (just ask poor Victor Bout). Is the Land of Smiles going to become the land of long lines, paperwork, and frowns?
