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The Thai government suspended the use of TM 6 immigration forms for foreigners entering Thailand by land or sea from April 15 to October 15.

The cabinet made this decision in response to a proposal by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to reduce congestion at immigration checkpoints and boost tourism.
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