Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay From 60 to 30 Days

Pro-government narrative

Cutting visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days is a smart move that filters out scammers, illegal operators and unauthorized workers who exploit extended stays to Thailand. Short-term tourists actually spend more per day, which pumps more money into places like Pattaya faster. Most legitimate tourists don't need 60 days anyway, so this policy tightens security without hurting real tourism.