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Thailand Slashes Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days for 60 Nations
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Thailand Slashes Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days for 60 Nations

Thailand is reducing visa-free entry durations from 60 to 30 days for over 60 countries and capping visa-free entries at two per year to target higher-quality tourism. The policy shift is anticipated to affect long-stay travelers and rental properties more severely than traditional short-stay hotel bookings.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Visa-free stay limits reduced from 60 days to 30 days for travelers from over 60 countries, including the US and Schengen area
  2. 2Travelers are now restricted to a maximum of two visa-free entries into Thailand per year
  3. 3Hotels face minimal disruption compared to residential and long-term rental accommodation providers

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