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Thailand Cuts Standard Visa-Free Tourist Stay to 30 Days for 60 Countries

Thailand’s revised visa rules took effect on September 15, replacing the previous 60-day exemption with a 30-day tourist stay for travelers from 60 eligible countries and territories. ([กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ][5])
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Thailand Grand Festival Opens in Sydney With Focus on Culture, Trade and Sustainability
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