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Thailand scraps 60-day visa-free stay; Hong Kong visitors keep 30-day waiver
Bangkok has cancelled its pandemic-era 60-day visa-free facility for 93 nationalities, citing abuse by foreign-run “grey” businesses. The standard exemption for Hong Kong, Macau, China, Russia and Vietnam remains 30 days, so Hong Kong travellers see no change but must observe stricter enforcement. Firms should review visit patterns and prepare for higher compliance costs as Thailand signals a tougher stance on long-stays.
Hong Kong to table ride-hailing permit rules, promising ‘lawful and safe’ services
Chief Executive John Lee says the Government will file subsidiary legislation within weeks to activate Hong Kong’s new ride-hailing regulatory regime. The rules will cap permits, mandate data reporting and raise fines for unlicensed work, promising greater legal certainty for users and operators. Businesses should prepare to update travel-expense policies and engage in the quota-setting consultation.
Yellow Rainstorm signal raises travel disruption risk across Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Observatory’s Yellow Rainstorm Warning, issued at midday on 19 May, signals heavy downpours that could disrupt flights, ferries and land-border shuttles. Travellers should expect potential delays of 15–25 minutes at HKIA and possible shuttle suspensions at border crossings. Companies with staff on the move should activate wet-weather contingency plans and monitor updates for any escalation.