Updates

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” – 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

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

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 – 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