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

Paul ********
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Hi

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 discussion revolves around the new immigration rules in Thailand regarding the 2 x 60-day entries within a 12-month period. There is clarification that the calculation for these entries is based on the calendar year, rather than starting from the last extension. Participants in the comments also emphasize that the recent guidelines focus on preventing lengthy stays under visa-exempt entries, which are primarily meant for short-term tourism.
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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.
James ********
James ********
Suggest you read this post from the owner of this Thai Visa Advice forum. Discussion about the recent changes in the Thai Immigration rules...

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It's based on the CALENDAR YEAR...

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