Visa-free stays to be cut from 60 to 30 daysThe Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 to 30 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month. Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent tourism and sports secretary, said a new committee set up by the prime minister plans to revise visa measures, including 60‑day visa‑free stays for visitors from 93 countries. She said the Tourism and Sports Ministry provided supporting research for the committee, which is expected to reduce visa-free stays to 30 days. "If they want to stay longer than 30 days, they can simply apply for an extension as normal." The visa‑free scheme, allowing foreigners from 93 countries to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days, began in mid‑2024.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2026 04:01 UTC