Shorter visa-free stays on the cardsThe Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month. She said the Tourism and Sports Ministry provided supporting research for this committee, which is expected to reduce visa-free stays to 30 days. During the early stages of the visa‑free scheme, foreign arrivals surged, especially from China, Taiwan and India. He insisted the government should maintain the visa‑free scheme because it remains crucial to the market as arrivals are contracting. Since the end of last year, the Immigration Bureau has imposed tighter scrutiny of foreigners visiting the country via the visa-free scheme, targeting those making multiple visa runs in particular.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2026 01:47 UTC