Thailand’s New Immigration Chief and the Auto-Gate Expansion

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On his first day in office, the new Immigration Bureau Commissioner went to Suvarnabhumi Airport. He checked how passengers hit by flight cancellations and delayed baggage were being helped. He also inspected the Automated Border Control (ABC) gates and told officers to screen entries and exits strictly while staying courteous to legitimate travelers. The new … Read more

Thailand Arrival Auto Gates: Who Can Use Them and What Travelers Need To Know

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Thailand has expanded the use of automated immigration arrival gates, known as auto gates, at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). In the past, the arrival auto gates were mainly available to Singaporean and Hong Kong passport holders. The system has now been expanded to travelers from 33 foreign nationalities. However, having an eligible passport does not … Read more

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