Thailand Approves Tourist Visa Extensions

BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 29: Tourists walk beside a street performer at Saphan Taksin skytrain station on August 29, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai government has approved a regulation that allows tourists to extend their stay in Thailand by a further 30 days. Tourist from 49 countries will be able to stay in Thailand until 60 days. The move, that will be effective from Aug 29, is designed to boost tourism after Thai military declared a coup d'etat on May 22 causing a significant tourism decrease. (Photo by Borja Sanchez-Trillo/Getty Images)