Thai Immigration Tightens Visa-Free Entry Checks

Thai Immigration Tightens Visa-Free Entry Checks

Thai authorities have introduced stricter scrutiny of visa-free arrivals at major airports amid security concerns following recent border clashes, especially targeting certain nationalities arriving without visas. Officials are particularly focused on screening visitors from conflict-affected regions to prevent potential threats entering under the exemption scheme. This has led to an increase in denied entries while reassuring that lawful travellers won’t face undue disruption. Airports have boosted staffing to manage possible delays during peak travel periods. Tourism organisations are calling for clearer communication on the updated procedures to help visitors and operators plan ahead.