Nepal travel agents threaten to halt Thailand trips over visa rules

KATHMANDU — Nepal’s travel agents are threatening to stop selling trips to Thailand unless the country eases visa procedures that leave Nepali travelers exposed to potentially heavy financial losses. The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) said on Tuesday that Thailand’s visa process requires travelers to pay for flights and hotels upfront, leaving them vulnerable to losses if their visa applications are rejected or delayed. The association said the policy shifts the financial risk onto travellers and the businesses arranging their trips. The risk is particularly high for tickets sold by airlines such as Thai Airways and Thai Lion […]...

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