Dave Kendall

Thailand’s major overhaul of visas and entry rules has stirred up strong reactions — mostly joy and excitement, but also confusion and even some resentment.

To clarify the new rules, the Bangkok Post’s Deeper Dive vodcast posed readers’ questions to Naruchai Ninnad, one of the chief architects of the new visa scheme in his role as deputy director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. You can watch the full interview below, watch directly on Spotify or search for “Deeper Dive Thailand” wherever you get your podcasts.