What is the current status of proposed changes to Non-immigration visas in Thailand?

Oct 19, 2024
18 days ago
Russell ********
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(Edited w/additional clarification)

Earlier in the year when the proposed changes to VOA, Visa exempt, and DTV were announced, it was also mentioned that the Non-immigration visas were going to change by reducing the number of categories/types with possible changes in the requirements. The window mentioned was Sept/Oct.(Dec?) I've not heard anything since. I know there's a different Administration in place now, but has there been any talk of the changes?

I can't find the original article but this has the bulleted "mid-term measures" I read before.

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The user inquires about the status of proposed changes to Non-immigration visas in Thailand, which were anticipated between September and October. They reference earlier announcements regarding the reduction of visa categories and potential requirement changes, but seek updates due to a lack of recent information. Comments reflect uncertainty, with one user recalling only a mention of lowered insurance requirements, while another notes hearsay about long-term visa reviews.
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Pete *******
It was in the press that the long term visas were being reviewed and that there were proposed changes but no detail and heard nothing since.
Russell ********
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@Pete ******
thanks. I've been looking but I hadn't seen anything either. I thought I would ask here since this group seems to have a good depth of knowledge and a wealth of resources. I'll be starting the process next year, so I'll still have time in case changes come about. ๐Ÿ˜‰
Michael ********
You have link never saw that mentioned anywhere. The only thing i remember is they were going to lower the insurance requirement.
Russell ********
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@Michael *******
see link above
Graham ******
@Michael *******
and that was the Non-OA not a Non-O
Michael ********
@Graham *****
yes OA but think there was other classes as well that may require insurance not just OA.

But some embassies are insisting on insurance for the 90 day non O maybe its a sign they may change
Graham ******
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