Japan Suspends Visa Waivers for Thais

BANGKOK, March 27 (TNA) – Japan will temporarily suspend visa exemption for Thai travelers to be put into effect at midnight on March 28 until the end of April. Thai embassy in Tokyo posted a message on its Facebook page that travel restriction for Thais will be imposed until the end of April and could be extended. Japan also revokes visas, issued by a Japanese embassy or a Japanese consulate – general before March 28. However, holders of multiple visas, who have re-entry document are exempted and allowed to travel to Japan.They are required to self-quarantine for 14 days and avoid using public transports after arrivals. Thailand is among ten countries, for which Japan issued the new travel restrictions amid the coronavirus outbreak. (TNA)