Thailand may cut visa-free stay to 30 days: What it means for travellers

• Thailand is reviewing its visa-free policy, potentially reducing the stay from 60 to 30 days.
• The change aims to address issues like misuse of tourist entries for business or scams, and concerns from local businesses.
• If implemented, travellers from 90+ countries could see their initial visa-free stay halved, though extensions might still allow up to 60 days total.
• Short-term tourists will likely be unaffected, but long-stay travellers, digital nomads, and Indian tourists planning extended trips will need to adjust.
• The move is intended to ensure fair and sustainable tourism, not to discourage genuine visitors, but requires more careful planning for longer stays.