Phuket is a city in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand, and the capital of Phuket province. As of 2024 the city municipality had a population of 71,284 and an urban population of 252,515 in the entire district of Amphoe Mueang. From Wikipedia
The policy change, supported by multiple ministries, aims to curb misuse of visa-free stays while maintaining Thailand's appeal to tourists.