Is Thailand really moving to reduce visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days for 93 nationalities?

This current Prime Minister, ultimately was one of the persons who, as Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, signed the Interior Ministry Notice promulgating the current free Visa Exemption for 60 Days ( ผ.60–ม.17 ) on 15 July 2024

Since 19 September 2025, as Prime Minister and Interior Minister, he has had many opportunities and time to easily arrange for his Thai Cabinet to pass for him to sign for any changes to current ผ.60–ม.17 free Visa Exemption scheme, but, so far, has not not made any changes nor has tabled any possible options for the Thai Cabinet to consider

The most optimal opportunities were before the General Election campaigning, but, had not done so

So, it will be seen if any changes to the ผ.60–ม.17 free Visa Exemption scheme will happen and, would need to be scheduled in an Agenda of a Thai Cabinet Meeting first

I read some comments here, and I find this is really good move for Thailand. This can really filter low quality foreigners. I saw many foreigners here saying good bye Thailand and going to vietnam or Malaysia. This means good for Thailand. True or real high quality foreigners do not mind of this change and they get a visa for this. It is also good for retirees living in Thailand. many rubbish foreigners will be reduced. 😆

Thailand is probably the only country in the world that got a lot of free time to;

A. replace their Prime Ministers so often, that make the sudden death/departure of the main actors/actress Game of Thrones S01-16 is nothing in comparison.

B. Tinkering their own VISAS policy every now and then, like they play a Monopoly board game.

the practically optimal way to reduce stupid foreign tourists and criminal gangs is to put the high entry fees. I think more than THB per entry. Stupid foreigners and trouble makers are usually poor, that is why they are easily falling into criminals and illegalities. The truth is, real rich people never want to make problems at all. why? They have enough money to spend and enjoy. And they have also great future. Why do they make problems? That is like suicide for them. why they involve in illegal business? they have already enough money! no reason to risk on their life. Always, foreigners who are poor or short of money can get easily into criminals and problems. Because they have no bright future, nothing to lose. Also, Thailand does not want low budget or poor foreigners. They are mostly trouble makers. the practical way to reduce them is only higher entry fee or tourism tax. At least, 20,000 THB but much higher is recommended. As mentioned, rich people or good budget foreigners do not care much about that higher fees.

It really dose not matter as now Vietnam Cambodia Philippines are becoming a much more welcoming country for westerners to visit and live

Thailand will be overwhelmed by Indians soon they are already creating slum areas in Thailand

Amazing! I’m a long-term "traveler" - I work hard in EU during the summer and then spend the winter months on vacations in "tropical" countries . After three winters in Thailand, spending around 100.000 THB per months for local business, it looks like I’ll be heading to Vietnam to enjoy my winter vacations next season!

According to RTP statistics the nationalities that work illegally are in order

1 Chinese

2 Myanmar

3 Cambodia

4 Vietnam

5 India

6 Russia

7 eu

8 Pakistan

The Uk or Israel doesn’t even make the top ten

Nothing is certain until it is and this is still nothing more than a proposal, just like the 300 baht tourist tax before it which is supposed to have come in multiple times before.

Oh Well...Good bye ... Thailand....👋 Hello Vietnam and Malaysia 👍

Wont make much difference most of the jack the lad types fighting on streets are 2 to 3 week holiday makers

"but no final decision or implementation date has been announced"

They've been saying they want to do this for a year without it actually happening.

So I'll wait for the final decision and a announced date it will happen before I tell people it'll be down to 30 days.

just rumours. Hot air. Speculations. . . . . I advise you sit tight and await official announcements (publishing in the Royal Gazette)