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What are the new Thai ETA requirements for visa-free travel visitors?

Sep 4, 2024
9 months ago
David ********
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NEW!!! "The Thai ETA will be mandatory for visitors who enjoy visa-free travel to Thailand: an extensive list of almost 100 ‘visa waiver’ countries including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA, Singapore, China and Hong Kong, along with most European nations."
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The Thai government has announced that a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) will soon be mandatory for travelers from nearly 100 countries that currently enjoy visa-free travel to Thailand. This includes nations like Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, the USA, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, and most European countries. Some commenters express concern about the timing and implementation of this system, particularly regarding security and potential impacts on crime rates.
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Jo **********
strange the article says this for Australians
David ********
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@Jo *********
read the ACTUAL article and NOT just the headline.
Galen ******
Actually they should have introduced this system prior to changing their visa rules. The way it is now, any type of person can enter Thailand without any vetting. Lets see what happens with crime rates in the coming months.
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