What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?

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**ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS: **

**PENDING CHANGES TO VISA EXEMPT ENTRY/EXTENSION PROCESS **

There is no doubt that the "winds of change" are blowing regarding the 60 day visa exempt entry program and the extensions associated with them. It also appears these changes (what ever they turn out to be) will take effect Monday Nov 17th

The inter-web is rife with every Tom, Dick & Somchai influencer  :O posting about the changes like they have some back-channel path to what's really gonna happen

BUT

at this time there is no real direction from the immigration office as far as what will happen and how any changes will be implemented.

Because of this, we're not letting posts on the group asking about it and we're deleting comments that try to quote what the changes will be. Until we get hard evidence from immigrations spelling out exactly how these changes will work, who they will affect, and what they really are we're keeping a lid on the rampant speculation sweeping the tiny portion of the inter-web that is thai related.

We realize these changes will affect many people and as soon as we know ANYTHING concrete as far as what will be happening we will indeed share it

We're just not gonna fan the flames of mis-information that are raging out of control on the inter-web..

Thanx one and all for your understanding in this matter...

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post addresses pending changes to Thailand's 60-day visa exempt entry program and its related extensions, set to take effect on November 17th. The author warns against speculation and misinformation circulating online regarding these changes, stating that the immigration office has not yet provided concrete details. The community is advised to refrain from posting or discussing unverified information until further announcements are made.

เฮอร์เว *********** · Answer

We can make an exemption of 60+30, then withdraw from the payroll and receive two new 60+30 exemptions, as long as we don't exceed two entries. If I understand correctly

Sheryl ********* · Answer

Hallelujah, thanks Tod for using common sense.  If folk want to live in Thailand then they should go through the correct path and obtain existing visas which are in place.  The stress of all this boarder hopping would drive me crazy.

James ******** · Answer

This group is the best, you know exactly what is what with Tod.👍

Peter ********* · Answer

Get a proper visa for staying long term in Thailand - then no problem!

Brian ******** · Answer

I think that what you have just said is really responsible of you . Thank you I. I am distressed by all the negativity and unhelpful comments and thoughts that some people seem to delight in posting on platforms like yours . It only feeds the fire of misinformation so prevalent around the issues of visiting such a beautiful country

Willy ******* · Answer

Thats why this group is in the class of its own ❤️

Tony ********** · Answer

Thank goodness you do the straight talking I always disregard the posts from othered. Keep well Tod

Mikael ********** · Answer

In Tod we trust!

Robert ************ · Answer

Thank you for straight and honest shooting .

Happy day

Dick ******** · Answer

Excellent approach, Tod.  Thank you!🙏

Sophie ************* · Answer

It will be interesting to see how this develops next week. Have told a few people to join this group purely because everyone and anyone has chipped in with posts and videos and screenshots today and I said I will trust the info in here because it is a pretty well established group and all the admins have helped me a lot, in particular you [mention redacted].

What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?

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