Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry, and More

Badly behaving visitors push Thailand to remove 60-day visa entry

Only 54 countries and territories will get a 30-day visa exemption as authorities aim to curb illegal activities involving foreign tourists.

What are the new Thailand tourist visa limits?

Thailand tightens visa free stays to 30 days Thailand is rolling back the broader visa free access it offered after the pandemic. The change is aimed at many travelers who previously entered without a visa for longer periods, and it will cap many nationalities at 30 days without a visa . The key…

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry, and More

The Pattaya News =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, May 18th to Sunday, May 24th. They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication. In a major operation on May 19th, 2026, Chonburi […] Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Thailand Revoking 60-Day Visa-Free Entry, and More =-=-=…

Visa rollback prompts Pattaya fury as long-stay tourists warn ‘We’ll go to Vietnam instead’

Thailand’s proposed rollback of 60-day visa-free stays has sparked fierce debate in Pattaya, with critics warning the move could drive away snowbirds, retirees, and long-stay visitors who quietly keep the city’s low-season economy alive. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s tourism industry may once again be heading toward a self-inflicted dilemma. Less than two years after introducing 60-day visa-free stays for citizens of …