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How does the new rule on 60-day entries work for entry periods in Thailand?

Thai immigration rules 2 x 60 day entry Thai visa visa exemptions immigration guidelines calendar year vs. extension dates

Nov 24, 2025

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The new rule 

Will the 2 x 60 day entry in 12 months , run from January 1 for 12 months or from

The last extension too next extension ie, October 1st to October 1st , 12 month later ?

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The new rule regarding the 2 x 60-day entry limit in Thailand operates based on the calendar year, not from the dates of the last extension. This means the counting starts from January 1st and runs through to December 31st, affecting the ability to re-enter Thailand on visa-exempt entries.

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There's no mention of years in the latest guidelines so there is no reset. The guidelines are all about people spending to long inside Thailand on visa exempt entries which are only for short term tourism. Normal tourists won't be affected, others should get an appropriate visa.

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It's based on the CALENDAR YEAR...

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