New Delhi, May 23 -- Thailand has announced a major overhaul of its entry regulations, bringing an end to the popular 60-day visa-free arrangement for travellers from 93 countries and territories, including India. The move forms part of a wider plan to simplify visa categories and tighten immigration controls.

The revised structure was approved by Thailand's Cabinet on May 19, 2026, according to the Department of Consular Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The updated rules will take effect 15 days after they are published in the Royal Gazette.

The revamped framework will follow the principle of "one country, one Thai visa exemption privilege", aimed at creating a more uniform and transparent immigration system for foreign v...