Who Actually Lost Visa Free Access to Thailand in 2026

The headline was simple but the reality was more complicated. When Thailand overhauled its visa exemption framework on September 15, 2026, the changes did not affect every nationality the same way. Some countries moved from the main exemption list to bilateral agreements that were never touched. Others lost access entirely with no alternative entry route in place. This episode works through the full breakdown, including why the Visa on Arrival list went from 31 eligible nationalities down to three, and what travelers from affected countries need to arrange before their next trip to Thailand.   𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: https://siam-legal.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-approves-end-of-60-day-visa-free-stay/ 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 - 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 🔗 https://www.siam-legal.com/services/thailand-legal-services.php 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 🔗 https://www.siam-legal.com/legal_services/thailand-visa-services.php   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand 📞: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ 📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal 📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal 📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ 📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal