How long does the approval process take after "Pending Approval" in HCM?

For comparison, back in 2024, around the month of May, the cabinet had officially approved the visa scheme 30 days got upgraded to 60 days. But it was not until November (or December 2024) that the first batch of tourists received the very first stamp of 60 days.

I cant speak for sure EXACTLY when is the actual implementation of first stamp 30-day, but know this that most of world governments work at snail pace just to make something happen.

You can think of them as movie-maker. Even after all superhyped press-confrences, introduction of castings, and release of first teaser, it still would take months for viewers to actually watch the movies they were promised couple years ago. Some even took a decade as such Avatar franchise.

Trust me, if Thailand government works lightning fast to implement their very own decisions, Thailand would have been part of first world country.

Come today, Rew Rew na, I give u 60 days....

till the time i am writing this message to you, it is still applicable. But there may be change in the coming days

I read 30 days now

It is not cancelled it is waiting for the 15 days period after publish in the official gazette...after that it will be effective...🙏

Came yesterday, 60 days

Google would've answered you directly.

Right now, if you enter within 15 days, yes, you will get 60. After that, depends on the effective date.

It is still 60 days at the moment.By bringing down the visa stay it is still not going to solve the high crime rate in pattayya

Came here 2 weeks ago. 60 days

It's not been implemented yet

It's still 60 days.

It's not going to happen.

A few days ago the my said the cabinet was still finetuning the new regulations. We will see when its published in the Royal Gazette. Its just not top priority now that the King's daughter passed away.

Just get a tourist visa then.

I have not seen any news about Cabinet cancelling their decision. No one know when it will be published in the Royal Gazette.

It's 60 days until 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette.

No changes

The 30-day rule takes effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette. If you’re unsure about the timing, the safest option is to apply for a 60-day tourist visa.

Its never been in place (well, it was pre 2024 before they changed it to its current status).

Thai Royal Gazette haven't signed it off yet.

No change has been implemented yet.