Can anyone verify that the 180 day per year limit spend in Thailand as a tourist is a real rule or not? Just curious as I was speaking with a friend regarding that. I know many people who are easily over that so perhaps if it is an actual rule then they don't enforce it very hard?
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The 180-day limit for tourists in Thailand, which was a rule in the past, has reportedly been eliminated since around 2008/2009. Many respondents in the discussion confirm their long-term stays on tourist visas or visa exemptions without issues. While there may have been occasional border checks and inquiries, most indicate that there is no strict enforcement of a 180-day maximum, and various experiences suggest that compliance with rules usually leads to a smooth process.