Answered2 months ago

What are the new entry rules for Thailand effective September 15, 2026?

Thailand Entry Rules Visa Regulations Visa Exemption Tourist Visa Royal Gazette Updates 2026 Immigration Changes

James ********

asked Aug 31, 2026

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This is much easier to read... WITHOUT all the Thai language. In SIMPLE ENGLISH.

(The full Thai language of the published Royal Gazette is at the end of this article)

Answer summary

Recently, new rules for entry into Thailand were officially published in the Royal Gazette and will take effect from September 15, 2026. The discussion includes experiences regarding tourist visa applications, comments on the necessary documentation for arriving tourists, and whether it is still possible to extend stays using the visa exemption process. Participants also express their feelings about the challenges of the visa application process.

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Passionate**********

Can we still arrive and have 30 day visa exempt and then go to immigration office and pay for another 30 days?

2 months ago

Ant ***********

PassionatePeapod3239

After Sept 15

Yes

2 months ago

Passionate**********

@Ant **********

thank you, I thought that was the case. I cba with faffing around doing a visa online, I’d rather go to immigration and faff around there 😂

2 months ago

Anita ******

I’m staying 31 days in October. Will have to try to get a visa online 🥲

2 months ago

Maria *************

@Anita *****

yes

2 months ago

Bill *********

Did King sign Gazette

2 months ago

Michael **********

2 months ago

Deacz *******

I was thinking they would have done this by now!. I went and did a tourist visa application just in case! But as l arrive on Friday it was a wasted time, money and effort! But that's the gamble. If l hadn't of done it and the change brought forward.

It wasn't that easy either for those that say it can be done in 10 mins! You need official booked accommodation for the time you'll be in Thailand, ID of the accommodation owner which seems ridiculous! Flight booking out, bank account that you use for every day ( not money in an interest account) with at least £700 or equivalent in your country currency! Plus a utility bill or something to prove where you are which seems strange. This last requirement means l probably can't do it from Philippines or Cambodia where l go between my 2 Thailand trips.

2 months ago

James ********

Please limit any comments to the New rules for entry into Thailand.

They are official... published in the Thai Royal Gazette August 31st and are effective September 15, 2026.

2 months ago