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What is the new 30-day visa exemption rule in Thailand and when will it be effective?

Andrew ********
asked May 19, 2026
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Visa exempt is now 30 days as of a few hours ago

Edit ** Cabnit approved it it will be effective 15 days from when its published in the Gazett
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The visa exemption period in Thailand has recently been changed to 30 days, as announced by the Cabinet. This new rule will come into effect 15 days after its publication in the Government Gazette. The announcement has elicited mixed reactions, with some users questioning its clarity and others making light of the situation.
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Robert *******
Robert *******
Make up your mind,~Is it NOW 30 days or does it start 15 days after being pubileshed.

Life is so confusing when you read these kind of reports
ExcitingRa***********
ExcitingRa***********
how can you get approved for an ED visa would you have to apply outside the country?
Don *******
Don *******
The visa exempt people going to cry in comments now 🤣
Iy ******
Iy ******
Because everyone knows that the farangs start to get wild on the 31 day.
Reed **********
Reed **********
Wasn't this yesterday
David *******
David *******
Trying to be early with the news and you get it wrong 😂😂

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