but that is what the ruling elites want. Tourists only bring money and the money goes directly to the state . The rich who can afford the expensive visas too, especially now that they have to pay income tax from abroad.
Why would they invest in their own people or the country while they have rich farangs coming? It's business
You can have the 90 days single entry and the ask for 60 day extensions. And then repeat the process. Annoying, but that's the option left as far as I know