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Thailand to shorten visa-free stays to 30 days for 60 countries including S'pore, from Sep. 15, 2026
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details are available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, which outlines the new rules for visitors, including those from certain countries, starting from a specific date. Foreign nationals from dozens of countries will face stricter immigration rules.
Foreign nationals from dozens of countries will face stricter immigration rules. Their visa-free stays will be cut in half. A new limit is being introduced to curb misuse of the system.
The change aims to prevent foreigners from engaging in illegal activities or overstaying without permission. Various crimes have been linked to foreign nationals, including serious offences.
Further details are available from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, which outlines the new rules for visitors, including those from certain countries, starting from a specific date.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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