Border run and Thailand entry updates
Entry rules and trip preparation
Use the permanent guides for visa exemption and re-entry, TDAC instructions, Satun and Ranong’s boat crossing. The Ranong checkpoint is operating for nationalities listed in the Countries section. The manager confirms every request, as the situation can change.
30-Day Visa Exemption: New Rules from September 15, 2026
🔹 The new visa exemption rules have been officially published in the Royal Gazette. 🔹 The current 60-day visa exemption scheme will end, and the new 30-day…
60-Day Visa Exemption: Cancellation Signed, Awaiting Royal Gazette Publication
🔹 Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has signed an order cancelling the current 60-day visa exemption scheme introduced in July 2024. 🔹 The cancellation is NO…
30-day visa stamp: no rumors, no panic
🔹 Thailand has officially approved a review of its visa-free entry schemes. 🔹 At the moment NO new rules have come into force. The current entry rules rem…
3rd Border Run of 2026 in Ranong
🔹 Until May 30, everyone has the opportunity to complete their 3rd border run (for 2026) to Myanmar (Ranong) 🔹 Only border runs completed in the current ye…
3rd Border Run: Current Situation
🔹 At the moment, applications for a 3rd border run are being considered — but only via Satun and strictly on a case-by-case basis. 🔹 The situation is unsta…
Thailand’s MoFA Recommends Changes to Entry Rules
🔹 On March 20, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially recommended that the government reduce the visa-exempt stay from 60 to 30 days. Citizens of…
Bordet run history reset from January 1st - working in practice
🔹 The Immigration has not officially confirmed the reset of stamp history. However, in practice, since January 1st, 2026, border officers are counting entri…
Phuket Immigration Bureau Confirms Visa Run Restrictions
🔹 Immigration Bureau officially announced the implementation of four measures against visa run abuse. Border and airport controls have been strengthened. En…
Starting May 1, 2025, Thailand introduces mandatory TDAC form for entry
🔹The form is filled out online at https://tdac.immigration.go.th 1-3 days before departure. QR code is sent to email & must be presented at border control.…