Thailand Visa Policy Change 2026: 60 to 30 Days

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“Thailand Visa Policy Change 2026: 60 to 30 Days” – Thailand is planning to shorten the visa-free stay period from 60 days to 30 days. This means that tourists who currently can stay in the country without a visa for up to two months may soon be allowed to stay for only one month instead. … Read more

Thailand Visa Policy 2026: Proposed Cut from 60 to 30 Days Explained, Impact on Tourists, Visa Runners, and Long-Stay Visitors

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Thailand Plans to Cut Visa-Free Stay from 60 to 30 Days: What It Means for Tourists, Visa Runners, and Long-Stay Visitors Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed reducing the visa-free stay for foreign tourists from 60 to 30 days, while still allowing a 30-day extension. The policy, announced in March 2026, is not yet … Read more

Why was I denied entry to Thailand?

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Why was I denied entry to Thailand? Many of our clients ask the same questions. For example: Why was I not allowed to enter Thailand? Why did immigration refuse my entry to Thailand? Can you tell me why I cannot enter Thailand? What is the reason I was denied entry into Thailand? Why did the … Read more

Thailand Visa Run Rules in 2026

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What Travelers Should Know: Thailand Visa Run Rules in 2026 In recent years, many foreign travelers have used a method called a visa run to stay longer in Thailand. According to Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the country welcomed about 28 million international visitors in 2023 [1]. Immigration data also shows that thousands of foreigners … Read more

Thailand Overstay Fine Relief Measures During the Middle East Airspace Crisis

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The Impact of Global Conflict on Air Travel and Immigration Thailand Overstay Fine Relief Measures During the Middle East Airspace Crisis: When global conflict starts, air travel can change very quickly. Flights that normally run every day may suddenly stop. This creates a domino effect in the aviation industry and can turn normal travel into … Read more

Phuket Visa Runs: The Tight Controls

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Phuket Visa Runs: The Tight Controls – Phuket (HKT) is not unfriendly, but it is now one of the strictest entry points in Thailand. Petchnumnoi Muay Thai Gym, a Muay Thai school in Kathu, Phuket, said that Phuket increased visa checks to support fairness, safety, and respect for immigration laws. Visa runs are still possible, but … Read more

Thailand Overstay Fine Waiver Granted for Tourists Stranded by Southern Flooding

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The Thailand overstay fine waiver – From 20 November to 31 December 2025, the Immigration Bureau will not charge overstay fines to foreign tourists who cannot leave Thailand because of heavy flooding in eight southern provinces. This is because the situation is force majeure, or something people cannot control. Immigration officers will still check all … Read more

Free Visa 90 Days, Max 180 Days Each Year?

Earlier tonight, we got an image from our Korean friend, showing the message: “free visa 90 days, max 180 days each year, only two visa runs, no re-entry, no VIP exception.” The first thing they asked was whether it was true, so we told them it is real ✅️. This became a good time for … Read more

Immigration Bureau Follows NSC Directives, Ordering Four Measures to Block Free-Visa Runs Linked to Grey Businesses

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Thai Immigration published an article on 12 November 2025, stating that the authorities are tightening controls on foreigners who abuse visa-free entry and carry out repeated visa runs, particularly those connected to cybercrime and scam networks. It outlines four key measures focusing on frequent visa runners, people flagged for scam activity, suspicious visa-extension requests, and … Read more

Immigration Bureau Tightening Security After Myanmar Shut Down Scammer Camps

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The Thai Immigration Bureau posted an article on its official website on 11 November 2025, stating that it is tightening security after Myanmar shut down scammer camps. More than 1,440 foreigners have entered Mae Sot. Officers are collecting biometric data, checking people through the NRM system, and instructing airports to refuse entry to anyone involved … Read more