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Will my friend be able to stay 60 days on arrival in Thailand if they arrive before a new law takes effect?

Chris *********************
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Afternoon all.

I know i asked this question a couple of weeks ago, about the 60 days on entry reverting back to 30 days.as it hasn't been made official yet ,and when it is made official, there's a 15 day window,.

My friend and his wife fly out on the 18th landing 19th of this month. With the 15 days grace they should be ok for the 60 days on arrival, if im not mistaken,

Thanks.
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The conversation revolves around the confusion regarding the pending changes to Thailand's visa policy, particularly if the 60-day entry will revert to 30 days upon official announcement. It clarifies that as of now, those arriving within 15 days of the law being published will still be eligible for the 60-day entry, maintaining that the current policy is still in effect.
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Dan *******
Dan *******
It's still 60 days on arrival mate
John *******
John *******
so the 30 day on arrival has not yet been in the royal gazette
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
You will be fine
Jim *********
Jim *********
The law will change 15 days after it is published in the Royal Gazette. It has not been published yet.
Ant ***********
Ant ***********
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