What are the current visa exemption rules for entering Thailand as of October 1st?

As of October 1st citizens from 53 countries that are able to enter Thailand visa exempt will get a stamp for 45 days (up from 30). Currently it’s due to revert back to 30 days on March 31st next year - although we may hear closer to that date if things have changed.

What hasn’t changed for these citizens is that they may apply for one extension of their entry for a further 30 days at a local immigration office. Extensions have NOT changed to 45 days.

[edit: It appears the official order did actually include the 6 countries with a bilateral 30 day entry, who would get a pp30 entry stamp. Deleted that paragraph as an earlier edict from the PR Department had said they weren’t. ]

All extensions of any duration cost 1,900 baht.

If you’re from one of the 53 countries then do the maths on whether you’re better off buying a tourist visa prior to entering Thailand (approx £30/$35) where you’ll be stamped in for 60 days or enter visa exempt for free but need an extension to cover the days you need for 1,900 baht (approx £45/$50). Max entry with an extension would be 75 days, or tourist visa 90 days.

Edit: Forgot to mention that visa on arrival (VOA) countries will get 30 days on arrival - up from 15.