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Can I enter Thailand again in March 2026 after three visits since May 2025?

Dec 27, 2025
6 hours ago
Dean *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
ive been to thailand 3 times since 11 may 2025 can l go again in march 2026
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around whether a person can re-enter Thailand after multiple visits within a year under visa-exempt status. Key points include the amount of time spent in Thailand, regulations about back-to-back entries, and differing opinions on the perspective of immigration officers regarding these entries. Many participants mention that as of January 1, the rules reset, allowing for two visa-exempt entries per year, while some argue about the nuances of 'one-year periods' versus calendar years. The consensus is that presenting valid documentation such as onward travel and proof of funds can usually facilitate re-entry.
Kevin ********
From how I understand it from January 1, 2026 everything is reset and there’s two Visa exempt arrivals allowed per person per year. Obviously, I stand to be corrected.
Jacobus **************
Thai Visa Centre.
James ************
They say it resets every calendar year now
Andy **********
Love the way people check fb instead of the official site and then argue about the opinions posted.
Andreas *********
So many opinions and interpretations. Almost is, nothing has changed at all about the normal tourist entry. The new rules relate exclusively to the method Forbidden to prolong the stay in Thailand by boarder runs infinitely. This is a measure against, crime, human trafficking, unauthorized work and such things. she often mentioned As a rule, it refers to the legal main residence in Thailand after more than 180 days and an obligation to become taxable in Thailand. But That too has existed for a long time. It is certain that if you enter the visa-free several times (always with 60 days) you can ask about the reasons. but with a valid Return flight ticket ( always in your home country ) of a hotel booking, the proof of cash and all other requirements, nothing can normally happen. I'm not sure about the reset every year. The history of your stays is always listed, it is up to the immigration Officer how to deal with it.
Cosmic ****************
Vip line....4000 bath....
Jan *********
Greg ***********
*** There is no "reset".

*** There is no mention of "calendar year".

*** There is no two-times limit on visa-exempt entries within a one-year period.

*** nothing "resets".

In case you have heard from out of the mouth of an Immigration officer such statements, this officer will soon learn that what he said isn’t true.

They seem to be unable to tell you in proper English the difference between a visa exemption and the extension of the visa-exempt stay permit.

There are only two extensions possible on visa-exempt entries, within a one-year period.

The first extension will be issued for 30 days, the extension for a second visa-exempt entry will be issued for 7 days

You can theoretically do 4, 5 or even 6 visa exempt entries for short 2-3 weeks holidays, within a one-year period, if you never maximize each stay.

Of course, upon each entry, you should be able to proof your onward travel, a few nights of booked accomodation and proof of cash equivalent of 20,000 THB
Greg *******
Resets every January so ok
Greg ***********
@Greg ******
There is no reset. There is no mention of calendar year, there is only mention of a "1-year period" . . . AI is wrong because AI is fishing in a pond full of wrong information because you guys write wrong info into public groups. No wonder AI is fishing the wrong infirmations, because these are the majority, and people like you are the cause
Greg *******
@Greg **********
Yes you are absolutely correct! Thats why no-one shouldn’t rely on Facebook for important info! 😆
Greg ***********
@Greg ******
the FB group "Thai Visa Forum" and "Thai Visa Advice Q&A" are very reliable groups. Their admins (R. Lagas and T. Daniels) constantly sweep out wrong information. Here in this group, unfortunately admins and moderators do not remove bad content
Greg ***********
@Greg ******
in the FB groups, there are admins and experts, who give you 100% correct advice. Sadly, many admins don't keep the groups clean and free of wrong content. I got my own visa advice group and I will always delete rubbish posts and wrong claims. And I have very often found that ChatGPT and AI hands out wrong information (I have explained above why this happens)
MisterB********
Yes.. year reset from 31 December
Greg ***********
MisterBrillante There is no reset. There is no mention of calendar year, there is only mention of a "1-year period" . . . AI is wrong because AI is fishing in a pond full of wrong information because you guys write wrong info into public groups. No wonder AI is fishing the wrong infirmations, because these are the majority, and people like you are the cause
Jack *****
More important than number of times you have visited Thailand is the amount of time each visit and time between visits.

Your history in Thailand
Nicky *******
@Jack ****
exactly!!! You you come 3 or 4 times a year and you stay
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week each time you a tourist!!!!
Jared **********
150 days of VE/TR, longer than that get a long term visa
Jaume *************
Apply a tourist visa for 90 days 🤷‍♂️
Andreas *********
@Jaume ************
There is no tourist visa for 90 days.
Jo **********
yes
Summer ******
Yeah, after January 1st it starts over.. 2 visa exempt entries per year
Michael ********
@Summer *****
amount of days not entries AI has it wrong. Many citizens of Asean countries come for weekend visits
Paul ***********
@Summer *****
Yep. 2 visa exempt per calendar year.
Greg ***********
@Paul **********
There is no reset. There is no mention of calendar year, there is only mention of a "1-year period" . . . AI is wrong because AI is fishing in a pond full of wrong information because you guys write wrong info into public groups. No wonder AI is fishing the wrong infirmations, because these are the majority, and people like you are the cause
Michael ********
@Paul **********
no its amount of days
Adam *****
@Summer *****
NO such rule
Paul ***********
@Adam ****
NAH MATE
Summer ******
@Adam ****
I have long term visa so I don’t really care.. take it up with Google 🥱
Greg ***********
@Summer *****
that AI text is wrong. There is no reset. There is no mention of calendar year, there is only mention of a "1-year period" . . . AI is wrong because AI is fishing in a pond full of wrong information because you guys write wrong info into public groups. No wonder AI is fishing the wrong infirmations, because these are the majority, and people like you are the cause
Ian *********
@Greg **********
wrong , it is per calendar year , my mates in Laos waiting till Jan 1 to return and immigration told him he would be ok to return then
Greg ***********
@Ian ********
the picture of the pink post and the picture from the Laos border, both are telling you absolute rubbish.

The rubbish text contents get published so many times in many group threads, and every group admin is warning you to NOT believe any of the drivel it contains
Greg ***********
@Ian ********
*** There is no "reset".

*** There is no mention of "calendar year".

*** There is no two-times limit on visa-exempt entries within a one-year period.

*** nothing "resets".

In case you have heard from out of the mouth of an Immigration officer such statements, this officer will soon learn that what he said isn’t true.

They seem to be unable to tell you in proper English the difference between a visa exemption and the extension of the visa-exempt stay permit.

There are only two extensions possible on visa-exempt entries, within a one-year period.

The first extension will be issued for 30 days, the extension for a second visa-exempt entry will be issued for 7 days

You can theoretically do 4, 5 or even 6 visa exempt entries for short 2-3 weeks holidays, within a one-year period, if you never maximize each stay.

Of course, upon each entry, you should be able to proof your onward travel, a few nights of booked accomodation and proof of cash equivalent of 20,000 THB
Greg ***********
@Ian ********
Immigration was wrong. They will soon realize that even Immigration officers can be wrong
Patrick ********
It's really up to im officer i was stopped and let in
Dean *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
She’s Thai
Dean *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
60 days each time l never over stay my partner had a bad motorcycle accident
Michael ********
@Dean ********
thats still 180 days last year, thats more than the probably guidelines of 150 days a year. Should be ok but for sure they will look at you. Make sure got the money, return flight
Luc ************
@Dean ********
thats 180 days already. Get a tourist visa online to be sure. Official Website of Thailand Electronic Visa
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Dave **********
Michael ********
How many days have you spent in Thailand thats what they are looking at and back to back entries. NOT amount of entries
Bonnie *********
@Michael *******
This was posted from the border a few days ago:
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