Thailand halves visa-free stay to 30 days, cuts 34 countries

ThaiRoundup·published 19 Aug 2026, 16:02 ICT·updated 2h ago·3 sources

The cabinet halved the visa-free period from 60 to 30 days for 59 countries, dropping 34 from the scheme. India and five other nations receive extended privileges, while Seychelles and Mauritius get 15-day visa-free stays. The revisions take effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette.

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