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Today in Thailand · 2026.09.09

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Best exchange today
฿3,322
Best rate in central Bangkok right now (per US$100)
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Exchange (Bangkok) ฿3,322 / US$100 Best rate in the city (per US$100)
Weather (Bangkok) 25.8°CCloudy Chance of rain 23%
PM2.5 (Bangkok) 18 AQI Moderate Source: air4thai
UV index (Bangkok) 0Low No protection needed
Entry & Visa Info

Entering and staying in Thailand

Last checked 2026.09.09 · Sources: Thai Immigration Bureau, Royal Gazette, and embassies in Thailand
Effective 15 Sep 2026
30 days60 days

Applies to around 60 nationalities including Japan, the US, the UK, the EU, Australia, Canada and India (15 days for some nationalities). Extendable by 30 days in Thailand for a 1,900 baht fee.

Source: Royal Gazette (Ministry of Interior announcement, published 31 Aug 2026)
Required
Thailand Digital Arrival Card

Required of everyone entering by air, land or sea. Register online free of charge from 72 hours before arrival. A new submission is required for every entry.

Register on the official TDAC site
Source: Thai Immigration Bureau. Registration is free — beware of sites charging a fee.
Requirements changed
New requirements from 31 Aug 2026

Proof of residence and a criminal record check are now mandatory, and applications are limited to the embassy covering your nationality or country of residence.

Source: visa information from embassies in Thailand (original Gazette text not verified)
From 15 Sep 2026
Twice per calendar year

Nationals of neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore are exempt from this limit. There is no limit on entries by air.

Source: Royal Gazette (Ministry of Interior announcement, published 31 Aug 2026)
Six months' validity remaining

A guideline applied at the point of entry. Check your expiry date before you travel.

Source: Thai Immigration Bureau general guidance (standing practice)
500 baht per day (20,000 baht cap)

Always detected by the digital check on departure. A record of overstaying can affect future visa applications.

Source: provisions under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522
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