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Latest Thailand immigration news, rule changes, and policy updates.
Thailand's immigration policies and visa rules are updated regularly, and staying informed about changes is essential for travelers and residents. Our news section covers the latest announcements from Thai Immigration, new visa programs, fee changes, and policy updates that may affect your travel plans or current stay in Thailand.
What You'll Learn
- Latest Thailand immigration policy updates and announcements
- Changes to visa rules, fees, and processing procedures
- New visa programs and pilot schemes
- Seasonal travel advisories and entry requirement changes
Updated May 22, 2026
Thailand 60 vs 30-Day Visa-Free: What Actually Changed and Why
The 60-day visa exemption that Thailand introduced as a tourism stimulus in July 2024 lasted **22 months** before the Cabinet rolled it back on **May...
Updated May 22, 2026
Koh Phangan Nominee Crackdown: 34 Firms Raided, 150M THB Seized
Thai police inspected **243 target companies and raided 32 suspected nominee firms** on Koh Phangan between **May 12 and May 14, 2026**, seizing **37...
Updated May 22, 2026
Thailand 30-Day Visa-Free 2026: Every Country, Every Detail
Thailand's Cabinet voted on **May 19, 2026** to cut the visa-free entry stamp from 60 days back to **30 days for roughly 54 countries** and to **15...
Updated May 22, 2026
Thailand Visa News Tracker: Every Change in 2026
This is the living changelog of every Thailand visa policy change in 2026. Updated continuously as Cabinet decisions, Royal Gazette publications, and...
Updated May 22, 2026
Which Countries Lose Thailand Visa-Free Entry in 2026?
The biggest loser of Thailand's May 19, 2026 visa rollback is **India**, which loses standard visa-free entry entirely and is moved to the 15-day...
Updated Mar 9, 2026
DTV Visa Updates 2026: Latest Digital Nomad Visa Changes in Thailand
DTV visa updates in 2026 include several notable changes to Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa program since its launch in mid-2024. As the program...
Updated Mar 9, 2026
LTR Visa Expansion 2026: Thailand's Long-Term Resident Visa Updates
The 2026 LTR visa expansion builds on Thailand's Long-Term Resident (LTR) program — launched in September 2022 to attract high-value foreign...
Updated Mar 7, 2026
Thailand Visa Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know
Thailand visa changes in 2026 continue an evolving immigration landscape, as the government balances tourism promotion, economic development, and...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do Thailand visa rules change?
Thailand's visa and immigration rules can change several times per year. Major changes are usually announced through Royal Gazette notifications and Thai Immigration orders. Temporary policy changes (such as visa fee waivers or amnesty periods) may be implemented with short notice.
Where are official Thai immigration announcements published?
Official announcements are published through the Royal Thai Government Gazette, the Thai Immigration Bureau website and social media channels, and press releases from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thai embassies abroad also update their websites when visa rules change.