Thailand visa watch

Thailand’s 60‑day visa‑free entry for nationals of 93 countries remains in effect on April 23, 2026, even as Bangkok moves to review the policy. (khaosodenglish.com) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has signalled the Foreign Ministry is pushing a proposal to cut the exemption to 30 days, and the ministry has prepared papers for Cabinet consideration. (blog.wego.com) No formal Cabinet approval or Royal Gazette publication has been issued, so the current 60‑day waiver still applies to the listed 93 nationalities. (blog.wego.com) Officials say the change is intended to prioritise “higher‑quality” and longer‑stay tourists and to reduce alleged misuse of the 60‑day window for undeclared work. (khaosodenglish.com) Thai authorities note internal data showing roughly 90% of arrivals stay 30 days or fewer, a statistic used to justify shortening the visa‑free period. (straitstimes.com) Travelers would still be able to extend an initial visa‑exempt stay (typically a 30‑day extension at immigration) or use other visa categories such as the Destination Thailand Visa that allow stays up to 180 days. (thaiembassy.com) Separately, the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has revised visa, legalisation and consular fees for Indian applicants effective April 27, 2026, covering tourist, non‑immigrant and long‑term visas. (economictimes.indiatimes.com) Embassy and travel‑industry notices say short‑term, visa‑exempt visitors remain unaffected for now, but visa applicants and long‑stay travellers should watch for official Cabinet decisions and fee changes. (blog.wego.com) A formal Cabinet approval and publication in the Royal Gazette would be required to change the 60‑day rule; until that happens the exemption stays in place, while Indian applicants should expect the April 27 fee schedule to apply. (thaitimes.com)