As a result, Saudi Arabia does not issue working visas for Thais and discourages its citizens from visiting the country.[citation needed]. Although a travel ban exists many Saudis violate it and travel constantly to the Kingdom of Thailand, Elias Siyaman, a tourist company representative, said there is clear growth in the number of Saudis tourists, where they come in fourth place among Gulf tourists. They travel through the closest airports to Bangkok.