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Thailand foreign arrivals drop 3.09% so far this year
Thailand's foreign arrivals fell 3.09% year-on-year to 16.7 million between January 1 and July 11, 2026. The cabinet also halved the visa-free period to 30 days for 59 countries and adjusted visa privileges for several nationalities, including dropping some countries from the scheme. Expats should note the new visa rules if they plan to host visitors or if their home country is affected.
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