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What are the latest updates on Thailand's visa rules and their impact on tourists?
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Recent discussions in the expat community highlight confusion and frustration regarding the changes to Thailand's visa rules, particularly the potential reduction of the visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days. Many comments express concerns over the impact on tourism, with some suggesting they might consider other countries like Vietnam for longer stays. Several users pointed out that the article circulating about these changes was old news, as the modifications regarding the visa durations may have already been implemented last year. Overall, there seems to be a consensus that frequent changes in visa regulations create uncertainty and adversely affect tourism.
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Oo *****
Not again, anyone tired of these never ending changes?
Rini *********
Better from 60 till 90 days 🥳
bar ***********
All the arguing back and forth that originated from a post that was from a year ago.🤣
Roberto ************
Again that useless « fake news » from 1 year ago !
Robert *****
Just leave it alone. Making vacationers go to immigration is a big burden. About a whole day at DMV ….
Fre *******
What the shit? I just saw they’re looking at extending longer stays for tourists, like longer term tourist visas
Juniper ***********
If you are worried check with the actual embassy for real information. I just checked for me and my friends, all visa exempt 60 days.
Daryl ********
Up to them
David ********
Hello Vietnam!
Thom **********
would have been better to cut only problem countries
Thom **********
too bad, I most likely will just stay 28 days 3 times a year,
Erwin *********
Guess I will spend my money somewhere else after 30 days.
Andreas *********
Tod Daniels fell for the story, too. Two hours later, he publicly apologized to everybody for posting an old story. We are humans. I fell for the story, too. I was, however, deeply wondering why they would announce the coming of the DTV, because there was no need to announce it as it had already been introduced by July 15, 2024
Skyler *****
Andreas Mueller thank you. Push this comment up
Michael ********
Absolut Rubbish get your facts right 😢
Michael ********
Its not going to change the bad behavior of the lager louts they are more 14 day holiday makers
Terry *******
maybe a vetting system see what garbage they are letting in , as a free for all is attracting the wrong type of tourist. never seen so many scraps on the streets as this year
Roy *******
Not good when you already have dates and flights booked
Nico *************
Roy James same here…
And to get a 60 day at the embassy in my country will take too much time..
And to get a 60 day at the embassy in my country will take too much time..
Andreas *********
Roy James don't worry, this is a re-post of a story in the Bangkok Post from March 2024. If you read carefully, they are announcing changes that already have occured 😂😂
Roy *******
Andreas Mueller bloody hell why people post old stuff?
Roy *******
Andreas Mueller Too right lol
Andreas *********
Roy James somebody at the Bangkok Post needs to get tarred and feathered 😂😅😂
Marek ******
This is not good because i need change fiu for cheapest one 1-2 days and have problem why not 45 days been comfortable
Andreas *********
@Marek *****
don't worry, this is a re-post of a story in the Bangkok Post from March 2024. If you read carefully, they are announcing changes that already have occured 😂😂Marek ******
Andreas Mueller You can get lost, they keep changing something
Ross **********
I call 🐂
Garry *******
What tourist really travels for 60 days most only have 2 weeks
Stuart **********
It was only a matter of time,too many people abusing the system,the writing has been on the wall for some time
Dave ********
That'll put a damper on tourism 🥴
Nongnuch ********
somebody from the Bangkok Post reposted an old report from March 2024 . . .the described changes have already been made 😄
Stuart **********
Same Bali
Stuart **********
Don’t forget Anutin now rules the roost for next 4 yrs and he dosnt like dirty farangs.
Susan *******
Why????? One the one hand govt releases ad campaign to attract tourists. Then takes away one of the strongest benefits to keep them here! RIDICULOUS. Clueless….
Andreas *********
Susan Field don't worry, this is a re-post of a story in the Bangkok Post from March 2024. If you read carefully, they are announcing changes that already have occured 😂😂
HandsomeA**********
If you follow the internal political situation then you it will be no surprise to you. The new government about to come to power is more nationalistic and currently looking for increase avenues for state revenue.
If you want to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days you will still be able to - will just involve visa fees and paperwork.
If you want peace of mind just apply for a 60 day tourist visa via your embassy
If you want to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days you will still be able to - will just involve visa fees and paperwork.
If you want peace of mind just apply for a 60 day tourist visa via your embassy
Shane ************
Flip flop idiots. Vietnam winning
Andrew ***********
Complete rubbish, why do people post false news and even worst people believe it hmmm
Andreas *********
Andrew Volvricht correct! This post is rubbish. This is a re-post of a story in the Bangkok Post from March 2024. If you read carefully, they are announcing changes that already have occured 😂😂
Andrew ***********
Andreas Mueller yes, didn't bother to read as know its rubbish lol. But many people believe it's something new 😄 🤣
Andreas *********
Andrew Volvricht Tod Daniels fell for the story, too. Two hours later, he publicly apologized to everybody for posting an old story. We are humans. I fell for the story, too. I was, however, deeply wondering why they would announce the coming of the DTV, because there was no need to announce it as it had already been introduced by July 15, 2024
Mark **********
Best news i have heard for a while
If you wish to stay longer get your wallet out and pay for a visa tight bastards
If you wish to stay longer get your wallet out and pay for a visa tight bastards
John *****
Like much of the world, thailand is becoming more anti foreigner to deflect from its governments internal troubles. Always easy to blame those 'others' while you quietly tighten the noose on your subjects
Łukasz ***********
When it will be ?
Tony ********
Dave *********
What they mean is the money boat is drying up and the powers that be are losing revenue
Jim **********
The rules and laws will most likely be changed by Monday again 🤣
Carl ********
How will this change the problem? Go to phuket and you will see who/what the problem is and it certainly has nothing to do with the 60-30 day visa!
John *********
Long overdue, it will keep out those criminals & undesirables, they can always move to scambodia
Nick *******
Good might reduce all the idiotic Farangs that come here thinking they can just do what they like. Arabs, Russians, Aussies, British, (An yes im British) are the main culprits.
Bernhard ***********
Idiots every couple of month what a clowns 🤡
Jan ******************
This article is being recirculated from last year
Andreas *********
Jan Kenneth Nesland actually it must be from 2 years ago. March 2024. Tod Daniels said 2025, but this can't be true, because they are announcing the introduction of the DTV, yet it got introduced by July 2024. Something does not match, because if they are announcing the DTV, the post must have been published before July 15, 2024
Khun **********
If they do this it should be announced far in advance because people make plans.
Tania **********
Khun Philippe It seems they don’t care
Oliver *******
Don't panic, only blabla and rumors. The 60 days will not change!
Gregory ********
Yep all the tourists like always abusing it🙈🙈🙈🙈🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Christian ********
That is more than ok because 99% of the tourists are not staying longer than 30 days. I would like to wish that my homecountry allow 30 days for Thai people.
Tania **********
Christian Vogler Many coming to Asia,because they love and are able( financial security) to stay around all winter ; so many…
Christian ********
Tania Pettifer this many is 1% and where is the problem to get a visa ? Thais need a visa from the first day in there countries. Or is this because western people are the best and Thai people nothing ?
Alex ******
the Thai government flip flops and changes their mind more than teenage girls
Christian ********
Alex Quin if you follow the thai politik you recognice that they have a new govermenet which is the opposite of the old.
David ******
Christian Vogler it's thr same government.
Dany ********
Christian Vogler the new government is the same as the one that was in charge recently.
Dany ********
same articles from a year ago. why do you guys fall for these? there isnt even a new cabinet yet. someone from the bangkok post just renewed the old articles……
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Ant ***********
Dany Nomads
100%
100%
Julian *******
Thailand losing more to Vietnam even more
Jo ******
So far, nothing has changed, only rumors and speculation.
Maybe in the near future, probably, it will officially change from 60 to 30 days again, but at the moment that is not the case. So for now, just wait and see. Nothing has changed so far for those traveling to Thailand in the coming days who qualify for visa exemption. There is still the option to apply once for a 30-day extension of stay, or you can obtain a 60-day tourist visa before departure.
So it’s really not that complicated.
Maybe in the near future, probably, it will officially change from 60 to 30 days again, but at the moment that is not the case. So for now, just wait and see. Nothing has changed so far for those traveling to Thailand in the coming days who qualify for visa exemption. There is still the option to apply once for a 30-day extension of stay, or you can obtain a 60-day tourist visa before departure.
So it’s really not that complicated.
Mari *************
Jo Ries exact
David *****
When is the change supposed to take place? Article doesn’t say. Thanks for any help.
Dany ********
David Lew old article. there is no change. there is no news
Leo ******
The worst in this is not just the cut to 30 days again it’s more the law changing every 2 months, I never seen a country changing all the laws like this
Graham ******
Leo Alan remind me what law changed 2 months ago and 2 before that
Dany ********
Leo Alan you are mixing up new laws with rumors / news articles. last change was in july 2024 when this was implemented.
Benjamin *******
Retiree: Ripper !!!
Andy **********
I don't think criminals care whether they get a 30 or 60 day visa, they always will find a way...
Mike *******
Andy Meniconi all the organized criminals are on elite visas, they ain't going anywhere.
John *********
Andy Meniconi not anymore Thai Police are using FRC’s to round up and deport the criminals, many have already escaped to scambodia and good riddance
Sue **********
What did you all do, when TH cut the 45 days to 30 in April 2023?
Paul *****
Sue Heimchen I spent half a day at Samut Prakan Immigration along with a multitude of other exteendees getting the 30 day extension..
Sue **********
Paul Vee yes like in many years before covid. 30 days visa free was standard for decades.
Jack *******
Absolutely nothing to do with crime, the criminals will always find a way to stay.
It’s solely about how to increase Visa income for them and their agent “friends”
It’s solely about how to increase Visa income for them and their agent “friends”
Andrew ********
Jack Jones other asian countries like china and japan have 30 days
Maleko ********
Wrong Japan 90 stamp on arrival get your facts straight!!
Christian ********
Jack Jones that means you do not need police or court because crime always find a way ?
Kenneth ***********
That means to me they want us to stay shorter length of time I am used to get 60 days on arrival and then getting extra 30 days for 1900 Bath at the emigration Office I always stay for 90 days Dec, Jan & Feb. I am tired of the visum changing all the time so next time I am going to Vietnam where I get 90 days when I land I have heard great things about Vietnam friendly people, cheaper prices and great food.
Good bye Thailand after 6 years where I have stayed 90 days every year and I have been good for the Thai economy. But no moore I am trying something new.
Good bye Thailand after 6 years where I have stayed 90 days every year and I have been good for the Thai economy. But no moore I am trying something new.
Daren ********
Kenneth Bramsfort See you
Kenneth ***********
Daren Liebig yes see you in Vietnam
Phillip *******
Kenneth Bramsfort sadly you have many doing the same. For sure tourist economy Thailand stuffed. 2 months time bet there be another change.
Steve *******
Kenneth Bramsfort Vietnam is winning. I was there for a month in Dec. Thailand is gonna lose out on this big time.
David ******
Kenneth Bramsfort you get 45 days in Vietnam and its 50 dollars.
Thom **********
David Kemp but you are in Vietnam
Chris *********************
Who knows what will happen, with the new government 🤔
Chris *********************
David Kemp me and my family go to DANANG twice a year from Thailand and never been charged $50.
Kenneth ***********
David Kemp OK someone told me, is it also $ 50 if I am a danish citizen
Sue **********
Kenneth Bramsfort how did you stay always 90 days? This 60 days was only introduced in June 2024, before ist was 30 days.
Collywobble **********
Sue Heimchen visa runs were easy then
Paul *****
And guess who just bought a 57 day return ticket last week!!...good old Thailand...the Land of ever changing Smiles..
Roy *******
Paul Vee same here,booked months ago.
Harry ********
Paul Vee me to 😡
Marianne ********
Paul Vee there is no change yet.
Jan ******************
@Marianne *******
note that this article was originally published a year ago.Marianne ********
@Jan *****************
oh, lol.
Alan *******
Paul Vee Only passed in principle has to be confirmed and date set yet.
Randy ********
Paul Vee you could still apply for the 30 day extension. It’s a bit of a PITA but it’s still available.
Martin **********
@Randy *******
Yes, but.... The airline will not board him, that is the second problem, beside immigration itself.Randy ********
Martin Mairesse oh yes, you’re correct. I forgot about that. Good catch.
Going to need the tourist visa now.
Going to need the tourist visa now.
Frank **********
Paul Vee just get a 60 day tourist visa.
Paul *****
Frank Shevchuk yes..I got stung last time they did this switch too....a 30 day extension is waste of half a day at Immigration to get!!
Khun **********
The solution is police presence in tourist area, zero tolerance for bad behavior. Not cutting the visa exemption.
Bent *************
Khun Philippe
Nonsens!
Nonsens!
Brett *****
Khun Philippe agree
Yo***
Khun Philippe Strongly recommend you to go to singapore. There everywhere police and citizens who always watch you and call police when someone has bad behave. or against laws. Even, police can knock your door at 1 am midnight. Singapore is clean and well maintained with full of controls of the police and government. Singapore is your best pick!! PS) or Malaysia is not bad choice for you too. Malaysia is very similar to Singapore, just plus Islamic. Malaysia police raid everywhere and every day. so no bad foreigners can stay there long. Very strict! But one disadvantage is your freedom is largely restricted. But you do not care!
Daren ********
Young I was married to a Malay for 24 years before my Thai wife. Freedom for tourists is not restricted you just have to follow tge laws.
Kenneth ***********
Khun Philippe What is your problem they have plenty of Tourist Police in the tourist place where I am staying what they do I have no idea they drive around all the time.
Khun **********
Kenneth Bramsfort I just want all the crazy idiots out not a police state
Yo***
Khun Philippe I do not know what makes you so hateful and angry. but, what is actually crazy idiots? what they did do wrong to you? I also have many bad asses here but they are just stupid. Not criminals. When someone is stupid or rude, yes it is bad surely, but this can not cause eviction of them. maybe, for someone, you are one of crazy idiots too.
Khun **********
I don’t care I am married to a Thai citizen.
Yo***
Khun Philippe Marriage does not mean you have right stay permit. Even, married visa is more complicated and more required. Thai government does not want Thai woman to marry Foreigners. But good luck to you. But if you do not like so much stupid foreign tourists in thailand, what about moving to other countries where much less stupid foreign tourists come? This is one of the best solution for you? You can not change a country, but you can change your place to live.
Jared **********
I mean it doesn’t make much sense to have visa exempt the same as the actual tourist visas
John ********
You see thai people blaming the excemption for thuggery all the time on social media.
60 to 30 won’t address that.
60 to 30 won’t address that.
Greg ********
John Wenman just means they got to do all their stupid shit faster 🙄
Khun **********
John Wenman just making more money for visa companies
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