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What is the current status of the Southeast Asia visa initiative aimed at simplifying cross-border travel?

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Oct 25, 2024
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any information on the visa initiative aimed at simplifying cross-border travel within Southeast Asia?
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The discussion around the visa initiative to simplify cross-border travel within Southeast Asia is ongoing but lacks concrete progress. Many commenters express skepticism, citing that such proposals are often made but rarely implemented. Recent discussions with neighboring countries, such as Cambodia, were mentioned, but overall, it reflects a longstanding concept that could take years, if ever, to be realized.
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John *********
Should be in about 10 years if at all. It’s a pie-in-the-sky idea.
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@John ********
 okay thanks for the info.
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Peter *****************
Still sleeping with 72 virgins.?????
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@Peter ****************
 shut up if you have nothing to say, I asked a reasonable question.
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@Toni *******
 f u If you can't take jokes than you are not fit for Thailand.
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@Peter ****************
 well that was a serious joke but I get it now so I apologize 🤝
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Mike *******
Relax. If this idea ever translates into action, it’ll be years away.
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@Mike ******
 okay
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 no its an idea only
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@Phil *****
 thanks for the info
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Michael ********
Pops up every now and then as still to discuss. Saw news last week discussing with Cambodian goverment. But its been talked about on and off for years and nothing happens
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@Michael *******
 thanks for the info.
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Government proposals are a dime-a-dozen in Thailand and you never hear about 99% of them again
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Brandon Thurkettle, it’s wild, and that visa would greatly boost tourism in Southeast Asia.
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 wouldn't really change much of anything. People go to Thailand don't care about going to Laos
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 yes, but once tourists realize they can visit multiple countries with a single visa, I think many will be willing to give it a try.
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