#Southeastasiatravel

A global shift in travel policy is reshaping planning for work, study, and holidays among Thai readers. China has broadened visa-free access to 74 countries for stays up to 30 days, part of a drive to revive tourism and strengthen people-to-people ties. By contrast, the United States is tightening entry rules with higher visa fees and shorter visa validity in many cases. The divergence underscores changing attitudes toward openness and borders, with direct implications for Thai students, workers, and vacationers.