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	The relaxing of the immigration rule is aimed at promoting bilateral relations.</div>
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	Those who want to stay longer are still required to apply for a visa. However, those who want to enjoy the privilege still have to get approval from immigration officials at a Japanese entry point.</div>
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	The embassy said immigration officials could ask for necessary information and documents such as return ticket before granting approval.</div>
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	More information is available by calling the embassy&rsquo;s Consular Office at (02) 207 8503 and (02) 696 3003 or<a href="http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/th/jis/2013/1321.html"> <span style="font-size:12px;"><strong>t</strong></span></a><span style="font-size:12px;"><strong><a href="http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/th/jis/2013/1321.htm">he embassy&#39;s website </a></strong></span></div>

Japan grants 15-day visa free entry to Thais

With effect from next Monday, Thais will be able to visit and stay in Japan for 15 days without a visa, the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok announced Tuesday.