Tokyo!
Earlier this week, Japan showed trust in the discretion and honesty of the Thai people by allowing them visa-free access to the island nation. Earlier today, Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Surapong Tovichakchaikul, showed a distinct lack of trust in the Thai people’s discretion and honesty by urging them to not abuse their new, visa-free privileges.
“If [Thai women] want to work in Japan, they should go through a legal channel, not work illegally,” said Surapong to the Bangkok Post.
Surapong raised concerns that Thais, women in particular, might abuse their privileges and go to work in Japan illegally.
There is actually precedent for this concern. New Zealand famously suspended 30-day, visa-free privileges for Thai citizens after a great many went to work in the country without having legally earned the privilege.
Japan remains one of the most popular destinations for Thai tourists.
