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Thailand cracks down on visa free tourism over compliance gaps and rule misuse
International
Published on 24 April 2026
A 60 day visa free window may shrink fast
Thailand is reviewing visa-free entry for travelers from more than 90 countries after authorities flagged compliance gaps and misuse of entry rules. The government wants to shift away from sheer tourist volume toward higher-quality visitors and stronger income generation, potentially shortening the current 60-day stay to better align tourism with economic goals.
- Thailand is reassessing visa-free access for travelers from 90 plus countries
- Compliance gaps and misuse of entry rules triggered the review
- Officials aim to attract higher quality tourists, not just more arrivals
- The 60-day visa-free stay could be shortened
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