The embassy of Thailand is defending its visa processing procedures following threats from the National Association of Thailand Travel Agents (NATTA) to suspend tour package sales. The embassy attributes current visa delays to applications submitted with fraudulent or incomplete documentation, as well as last-minute submissions from travellers. Officials are strongly advising prospective visitors to apply for their visas at least one month prior to their intended departure date to avoid processing issues. This response comes amid growing frustration from travellers and travel agencies regarding lengthy wait times for Thai visas. NATTA’s potential halt to sales raises concerns about the impact on Thailand’s tourism sector. The embassy maintains it is working to resolve the bottlenecks while emphasizing the applicant’s responsibility to ensure accurate and timely submissions. Further communication between the embassy and NATTA is expected to address these ongoing concerns.