Shocking VISA changes in Thailand LAST NIGHT

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Sweeping TOURIST and RETIREE VISA laws have been announced in Thailand overnight! Watch the video for a brief summary....
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@JVAN073 Ай бұрын

Another useless measure meanwhile all REAL INVESTORS run away from Thailand due to lack of rights and shady laws and justice and ever rising costs while quality stays the same of even deteriorates.... Most people i know that have a lot of money left for four very OBVIOUS REASONS.. 1. They can't own their land. 2. They need a Thai to be partner in their company 3. They have to pay taxes on income from abroad. 4. The visa options make no sense to a large group and are not very friendly nor certain...Not to mention all the others ridiculous things that give you a feeling you're just a tourist here no matter how long you live here...I contributed far more than all of my family together but still have virtually zero rights and/or claims to anything. I never invest more that i have to in Thailand. The rest is invested abroad where they actually reward me for my investments. If my wife and child were not Thai i would be gone long already and invest ALL of my money elsewhere...It's just a holiday country. Nothing more really.

@disciple1010 Ай бұрын

I’m glad ours government looking after us, if farang can own lands all the land, Thai will no longer be thai ( freedom) we would be slave in our own land.

@JVAN073 Ай бұрын

@@disciple1010 So scared of the strangers.. THEY have the money you need so bad..Your government is borrowing A LOT that Thailand can not repay by itself...Wake up. btw i do more for Thailand than half the Thai i know....So yeah. You're a glas half empty type.. Those never get far.

@georgeallen7667 Ай бұрын

Quit begging for farang money then. @@disciple1010

@JVAN073 Ай бұрын

@@disciple1010 Now you are slave to banks . Thailand borrows more than they can pay. Who will make up for the difference? You'r bank owned if you don;t let new money in.

@arsenal_84 Ай бұрын

@@disciple1010 yup, valid point. Open economy like Singapore, the locals are already being marginalized in terms of salary.

@jeffuk3940 Ай бұрын

The problem is the Thai government can do a u turn in a flash

@ferro706 Ай бұрын

Thats true

@texroy1644 Ай бұрын

Entitled much? You are tourist, tourist do not live in other countries permanently. Are the tourists visa in your home country visitor friendly. Cry me a river.

@BillY-tw8xc 28 күн бұрын

@@texroy1644what's wrong with you? Many people want to live in foreign countries, and that include asian in western countries. People are not asking for special privileges, just clear rules that won't change in a year or so.

@texroy1644 28 күн бұрын

@@BillY-tw8xc Again, their country, their rules. The OP has the gall to criticise the government. Please spare me. Crying that they change the rules. From my point of view, the rules are pretty much the same for tourists, 90 days. Were you expecting a new privilege? They have expanded visa options for longer terms, if you do not qualify how is that changing the rules? Again, your visa category is most likely tourists, not permanent residents. If you notice the rules are not favorable to persons who want to "live" there as a tourist. Leave or be quiet, you are not special.

@JVAN073 20 күн бұрын

Another reason never to invest big.

@jeffsmith6800 Ай бұрын

Its a knee jerk reaction to recent news Thailand dropped 10 places as a tourist destination. And tourist numbers increased to countries surrounding Thailand.

@poorlybuffalo555 Ай бұрын

The wonders of sovereign arbitrage...555

@Petter-si1yz Ай бұрын

Not surprised, and now pattaya is very very low

@didinox Ай бұрын

Could you share where to find an updated list for tourist destinations, thank you in advance

@jeffsmith6800 Ай бұрын

Covered in Bangkok post 1 day ago And published in Thai business news as dropping to 47th place for tourist destinations :-)

@ritualhealingcentre6054 Ай бұрын

We all will wait with baited breath until it’s translated properly and we know what the real requirements will be. I’m watching eagerly

@frankk.7977 Ай бұрын

Don't get too excited. In the past, the types of visas that had to do with working in Thailand were always tied to almost impossible conditions.

@lordrossmacca Ай бұрын

Well done Sam so many changes they obviously need the revenue. I hope it make life easier for you.

@marcp108 Ай бұрын

Thanks Sam will look out over the next few days to see the exact changes roll out.

@aiiozero Ай бұрын

great news!!! thanks mate i heard it from you first

@gravy_brain Ай бұрын

Thanks for the update. Met you with Mac last summer at the bar you started managing on 7. I'm from USA. Spent 6 months in Thailand last year, 2.5 in Cambodia and month in Laos. returned to states for 8 months, now back in Cambodia as of few weeks ago. Seems much easier in some ways here. I love Phnom Penh.

@user-bg2ig5xc3e Ай бұрын

Could you elaborate why ...is it easier living than Pattaya?

@AlexR-yx5bk Ай бұрын

Maybe Cambodia is easier, but it's much more dirty, poorer, and more expensive than Thailand. I was in Phnom Penh last month and couldn't understand why the price was as high or higher than in Bangkok. I didn't see as many tourists as in Thailand. My guess is that they are trying to make as much as they can from the few barangs visiting. I also had to do a lot of bargaining because almost everyone tries to scam you. I enjoyed my stay in Phnom Penh but was happy to get back to Thailand.

@regnorse Ай бұрын

@@ShadyD365 much less pollution

@user-bg2ig5xc3e Ай бұрын

@@AlexR-yx5bk try out the Philippines,Angeles City

@fruitloops3718 Ай бұрын

Due to their punitive visa and taxation requirements, I've already checked out neighboring countries as they seem more stable than Thailand. I will travel to Thailand to get health checkups and dental work but highly doubt about living there. As soon as you purchase real estat, they might cgange the rules again. Too unstable.

@JVAN073 Ай бұрын

euhm more stable...who ? Birma..communist..Vietnam. no visa ( Thats bad ) and communist, Laos communist, Cambodia Red ( communist ) Only Malaysia left. islamic. Or Indonesia..Mostly Islamic...or phillipines but those last two are not even close...Other region. Look at Paraguay for instance...Thats a better option than those red bastards around us.

@damon3487 Ай бұрын

Great news update mate thanks for sharing.great news for everyone on this visa journey.60 days on arrival is brilliant.look after yourself buddy was lovely meeting you.best regards damon 👍🏼

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

Thank you big guy 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@welshxrp906 Ай бұрын

Your vlogs get better and better.

@barriewalker9160 Ай бұрын

Iv watched 4 or 5 vlogs on this today. Sam, yours is the best my friend. 👍🏼

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

Thanks Baz! Woke up to an email about it at 5am and got to work!

@barriewalker9160 Ай бұрын

@@GoneAdrift good on ya mate 👍🏼

@grahaml6072 Ай бұрын

Australians don’t get a visa on arrival it is a visa exemption. So it’s not a visa it’s an entry permit

@Ulbre Ай бұрын

It's a visa in every way that a visa is...including being a VISA!!!!!! The exemption means you don't have to go through the formality of applying for a visa if you are from an exempt county. If you read the Thai script it says that you are exempt from applying for visa and you will be granted a visa on entry. There is so much misinformation out there on this subject and I assume that a lot of this is due to interpretation of what Visa exempt meant when initially brought in in the late 60's or early 70's.

@TimothyBroad-dj7hd Ай бұрын

You get a stamp in your passport for 30 days . That is s visa I believe.

@grahaml6072 Ай бұрын

@@TimothyBroad-dj7hd No it is not a visa

@offshoremigrationagents6984 5 күн бұрын

Same same.

@grahaml6072 5 күн бұрын

@@offshoremigrationagents6984 I hope you are not an offshore migrant agent if you don’t know the difference between

@PLATINUMSWORDS Ай бұрын

Appreciate the info. Subbed.

@starcade90 Ай бұрын

They constantly change their minds, though.

@user-of2co3ke5p Ай бұрын

Dont ever get too comfortable in these countries.

@lawngurutaupo Ай бұрын

Great vlog Sammy !!its still the 29th here in NZ…think ya must be time travelling..the 1st is Saturday

@crazyg74 Ай бұрын

good news, I reckon. Being 50, I already had a few options, but this DTV sounds very interesting. I'm not quite ready to fully 'move' to Thailand yet, so the 60 day visa exemption is an awesome option for me at this time.

@USA2Brazil Ай бұрын

True I definitely would to visit Thailand and definitely want to stay the max then travel to another boarding country because SEA is such a long flight.

@mactvtravel Ай бұрын

Good coverage sam, good info to know for everyone!! I think it’s funny how they Allways start letting everyone in and increasing visa allowances during low season then come high season they cut back again haha

@ronr3133 Ай бұрын

Having more visa options for everyone is only a good thing.

@Biiiiird Ай бұрын

Letting anybody in your country is never a good idea

@JVAN073 Ай бұрын

Not if they all fall short of what is wanted by big money....No rights means no investments

@sjw4life546 Ай бұрын

The difference between the privilege visa and the digital nomad visa is the privilege visa doesn't come with a work permit. You are paying for the privilege of multiple entry, lack of bureaucratic headaches when it comes to immigration reporting, discounts on airfare, and other luxury things like golfing going to the cinema, spas, etc.

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

The price went up on the 5 year Elite visa by 50% last October. There's also less privileges provided with the newer Elite visa system.

@TheStromzilla Ай бұрын

Try standing in the immigration lines during high season when coming into Thailand. If you have the money, the Elite Visa is worth it if you travel a lot and don’t want to waste days of your life standing in line to gain re-entry.

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

@@TheStromzilla The old Elite had unlimited priority express through immigration, the new more expensive one has limits and uses a points system.

@jonw8uk1 Ай бұрын

@@Wilko11 there’s no limit on using fast track with any of the elite/privilege visas

@TheStromzilla Ай бұрын

@@Wilko11 that’s not correct, thankfully. There’s a point system for things like rides to/from the airport and other perks, but you get - every single entry for free - a ride from your gate to the Elite immigration line and quick pass-thru.

@TheMikeyStory Ай бұрын

In Thailand , nothing is set in stone cuz even with the changes , its all subject to change

@ChatJ8ne Ай бұрын

Did you share this video to Michael cos he shared this to me about 20 mins ago?

@TheMikeyStory Ай бұрын

@@ChatJ8ne nope

@ChatJ8ne Ай бұрын

@TheMikeyStory loool 😆 I guess I expected this to be your type of interest but didn't know I was gonna see your comment. I'll see you on Friday🙏

@Chris-zu4es Ай бұрын

we (Europe, Sweden) opened our doors like this 15 years ago that's when we started sinking and I left my country for Thailand, now the same thing happening over here. deja Vu. well it was nice as long as it lasted Thailand 🫡

@stephencomer9276 Ай бұрын

Ye the difference being there are no Asian union insisting that Thailand takes the dregs of Asia and gives them welfare's accomodation free health service etc like the EU did with every drug of society from Europe IE Romania Bulgaria etc and the middle east

@archninjaa7507 Ай бұрын

I hear you. That China one is a shame. Not to mention the impact it will have on the poor old Thais. Hopefully they can make a buck too.

@gbormann71 9 күн бұрын

The irony.

@iain_nz. Ай бұрын

Good they are making easier for us foreigners !

@Bob-mn7ob Ай бұрын

Thailand really should simplify the whole visa system, eliminate the chaotic stuff. I really appreciate your timely video.

@user-of2co3ke5p Ай бұрын

Way too chaotic for me.

@karl4683 Ай бұрын

The culture is chaotic, for good and bad, that's not going away.

@roccohoon2628 Ай бұрын

People with 500 000 baht to spare are usually money driven have careers and will not be interested in doing cooking or muay thai classes without good income for a long period just to be in Thailand.

@rczeien Ай бұрын

It’s 13,583.27 United States Dollars, while not cheap it’s not out of reach either.

@michaelthegreat44 Ай бұрын

I mean 500,000 isn't really that much, I mean sure everyone has different incomes, but I don't think is that unreasonable of a figure, they are asking you to show that you can have a little savings, to live on if the work you claim you are doing doesn't pan out.

@benjaminwest1397 Ай бұрын

i wonder if this needs to be in a Thai bank or if showing it sitting in a US brokerage account is enough...it would be better to be making interest on this rather than have it sit in a Thai bank not getting much if any interest...plus it isn't easy to set up a Thai bank account unless in the country already on the right visa.

@graerindley6312 Ай бұрын

A good and well presented video.

@jawalwaldmarrakech6366 Ай бұрын

thank you for the information

@user-kb4zs4rc2v Ай бұрын

Thank you mate 🤝

@neilblondell4235 Ай бұрын

This may well encourage more people to stay >183 days in Thailand and become tax resident. This is a smart move by Thai government. Also, in general, longer stays will mean more spending, which should further help the local economy.

@wanderingdoc5075 Ай бұрын

Tax resident doesn't matter if you have a tax treaty with the united states (and they do)

@neilblondell4235 Ай бұрын

@@wanderingdoc5075 maybe……but if tax residency is triggered, they will need to file a return in Thailand and prove tax has been paid in a tax treaty jurisdiction on money remitted into Thailand. This all creates more activity and potential tax revenues for Thailand than before.

@JVAN073 20 күн бұрын

No rights....but pay tax. sure many will see that as a plus whahahaha.

@kwidid23 Ай бұрын

Won't affect me at all, i just visit for 30-60 days and move on.

@user-of2co3ke5p Ай бұрын

Smart on you. You will up end in a tax trap if you stay for too long.

@jcmontecarlo6123 Ай бұрын

Even that’s too long for this country 😂

@tonyh6846 28 күн бұрын

Cheers mate, as usual, 🙂

@VibrantLivingLists Ай бұрын

the biggest issue is you still need to be on ridiculous money to qualify for these visas. i am 37 and essentially retired due to a military pension but i dont qualify for anything because there is no early retirement visa option. i dont earn over 100k usd and i dont have 200k aus in savings i do have a permanent income until i die that is higher than the cost of living by a long shot but due to it being easily high enough to live on but not ridiculous i am stuck to doing border runs if i want to move there. they need to understand that people earning over 100k usd are not likely to settle down in a developing country they are going to go to more developed places and buy houses/condos there and live there. what use is 100k usd in thailand except to just blow it on stupid things, to go through that much you would need to be wasting money all over the place. i dont understand why they dont do a early retirement visa that you dont need multiple hundreds of thousands to qualify

@michaelthegreat44 Ай бұрын

have you not actually read the changes... you are literally just going to need a) 500,000 baht ( $20k AUD in your bank) when you apply for visa and when you need to renew ( and pay 10,000 baht each time you want to renew) .

@sreypovchun663 Ай бұрын

Just change the 30 day visa on arrival to 3 or 6 month.

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

The place would be flooded with more people fleeing a bad situation in their home countries.

@JoeyJoy Ай бұрын

@@Wilko11 why does Thailand care? If anything they get to gain for the situation. Majority of those foreigners are bringing good money, many are high skill professionals that can significantly contribute to the economy, both short and long terms. If you're worried about criminals, simply add a requirement for a certification of good conduct

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

@@JoeyJoy The Elite, LTR and Retire visas already require a criminal check. If they come on a visa exempt on entry there's no criminal checks unless an international arrest warrant has been issued or stated their criminal history on entry. There's also no requirement to have required skills coming in on a tourist visa exemption as your unable to work. They now have a problem with overstayers and people working providing services for their home countrymen illegally. Such as tour guiding, van and taxi driving, which don't really require skills and takes work from Thais.

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

There's already a criminal check on the Elite, LTR, Retire and Work visas. The visa exempt on entry means you can't work, and there's no criminal check unless you admit to it on entry. They now have a problem with overstayers and people working illegally by providing services to others from their home countries. Such as tour guiding, van and taxi driving. Allowing them to stay 3 or 6 months on entry would make it worse by taking more work away from Thais doing that work.

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

@@JoeyJoy There's already a criminal check on the Elite, LTR, Retire and Work visas. The visa exempt on entry means you can't work, and there's no criminal check unless you admit to it on entry. They now have a problem with overstayers and people working illegally by providing services to others from their home countries. Such as tour guiding, van and taxi driving. Allowing them to stay 3 or 6 months on entry would make it worse by taking more work away from Thais doing that work.

@gfs641 Ай бұрын

Australia is Not on the list on "visa on arrival" we are on the "visa exempt " list of countries.

@DanishBacon555 Ай бұрын

Meaning you can get a visa when you arrive?

@gfs641 Ай бұрын

@@DanishBacon555 yes. Depending on what passport your travelling on , currently there are over 60 countries that get a 30day visa exempt stamp, this may go up to 60 days soon.

@torres8988 Ай бұрын

@@gfs641 do you know when it will go up to 60 days? About to head to Thailand in July

@rounder400 Ай бұрын

No countries are exempt. The favored ones are allowed a 'Visa on Arrival' Think before you share.

@rounder400 Ай бұрын

Visa on Arrival, no country is EXEMPT@@gfs641

@racutis Ай бұрын

I agree that it's revenue driven. Just look at the new taxation of foreign pensions.

@anthonydowling3356 Ай бұрын

Its not a visa on arrival .It is a visa exempt for 60 days .

@moonflow5133 Ай бұрын

It's a new visa for 180 days. 10k baht. Watch the video.

@wazaau Ай бұрын

They need money to pay the 10,000 baht hand outs.

@thetravellingsocialworker Ай бұрын

I thought the new visa options sounded promising, but still waiting to see what this actually looks like in detail.

@Ohmfish Ай бұрын

yes its unfortunate married people who buy house car scooter land etc ... get no benefit for all their huge investment ..... never really feel secure

@kentaitchison889 Ай бұрын

More information is coming out Saturday

@michaelthegreat44 Ай бұрын

reserve judgement until the detail is released over the next week or so

@gabe.ch5555 Ай бұрын

This is probably intentional!!! After a farang has bought a house, land and car in the name of a Thai, he has done his duty and it is easier to get rid of him..... 🤔🤔🤔🤔

@danporath536 Ай бұрын

Foreigners cannot own land in Thailand. You can own a house if you get a bifurcated chanote.

@johnsimpson6670 Ай бұрын

True, but I assume you would be in knowledge of such facts before making such (huge) investments.

@nigelc.7818 Ай бұрын

Don't seem shocking. Seems like they are getting less stringent. The 180 day one to 5 years seems like a really good one if wanting to stay for a few years but not live there permanently. I wonder if an influx would cause inflation. That would be my only concern. Perhaps they will trial these new visas.

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

Shocking for those who just bought an Elite

@nigelc.7818 Ай бұрын

@@GoneAdrift totally agree on that. I'd be demanding a refund lol

@KKohl Ай бұрын

Thailand’s economy is now in the negative mode. The influx would only boost the status to “break even ” level at best.

@consulthai Ай бұрын

@@GoneAdriftyou don't know what you're talking about. You give people a bum steer. This visa isn't a long term visa ,it's for 180 days and extended ONCE. Useable within a 5 year span. Not ad infinitum as constantly renewed for 5 years . It's not multiple entry for 5 years. Wasn't stated as,was stated for ONCE only extension . Therefore not at all like Elite,/Privilege. You shouldn't lead people astray just because the Immi department didn't present it unambiguously.. but the intent was clear,ONE only extention . Over a 5 year period . You better clear this up quickly before you lose credibility. And next time don't make assumptions parading as facts or you'll have eggs on your face. Did you really think the Immi department gave a carte blanche over 5 years at 20,000 baht a year? What planet are you on? What self respecting government would guarantee you a virtual 5 year stay without any security checks and other conditions, hey,?

@stevev238 Ай бұрын

So suppose I set up a business registered abroad, as a translator, completing assignments online, would I qualify for the remote workers visa? Amy additional tax in Thailand?

@Petter-si1yz Ай бұрын

Tourists are getting fewer and fewer, don’t think this is going to help much, people are looking and going elsewhere already unfortunately where its easier

@kyogofurahashi Ай бұрын

fewer ? too many I think!

@regnorse Ай бұрын

place looks packed

@user-uf8kn1rx3u Ай бұрын

@@regnorse that's why everyone is leaving!!

@troy1776liberty 25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@GoneAdrift 24 күн бұрын

Thank you SO much mate! Helps a lot! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@TravelGlitch Ай бұрын

It's about time they eased unnecessary restrictions. Look forward to returning at the end of this year, that DTV very appealing 🙌

@satoshi_corner Ай бұрын

You going come back to youtube again 😊 enjoyed your streams from Thailand

@nippunsharma Ай бұрын

No bro 19 countries where on arrival visa not expecting.

@gkprivate433 Ай бұрын

There is always a catch. 1: if you stay longer than 180 days you then have to deal with the possible taxation issues, filing paperwork, etc. Those new taxation pressures on foreigners staying long term are not rung out yet. 2: The bit about proving financial ability is not laid out yet. What paperwork or documentation would they require? Monthly transfer in similar to current long stay visa requirements, or put that 500,000 baht on deposit in Thailand?

@michaelthegreat44 Ай бұрын

Couple of questions I have a) is there an age limit ? b) is a person on the DTV have to report every 90 Thai's, if not, I think this is far far better than a thai retirement visa...500,000 baht isn't very much, they just want you to show you are self sufficient, 10,000 baht renewal, ok little steep for a stamp, but what does that work out to $15-20 a week to stay in Thailand... I am ok with that.

@itsquirkey1017 Ай бұрын

Has it changed from 30 to 60 days upon entry now ?

@DutchFlavour Ай бұрын

Lol I was posting somewhere today about something why Thailand doesn't have a digital Nomad visa. Good Thailand finally created a visa like this. Let's goooooo! 🔥

@jimmyzarkis6276 6 күн бұрын

never heard of digital nomad until today. A woman was posting about staying in Bangkok as a digital nomad. Looks like its just people that film everything and help advertise the country without having to pay them to advertise the county. Oh heres a hotel. Stay here. Stay at the park. Stay on this street. Look at this place to eat. All free advertising. However that's probably not it but just the way i see it.

@DutchFlavour 6 күн бұрын

@@jimmyzarkis6276 No a Influencer is not a digital nomad. A digital nomad is someone who works for companies around the world outside of where he stays. This could be programming, writing content or so many different things and has nothing to do with people advertising their stores or brand. Maybe also inside for the country he works. A digital nomad has nothing to do with an influencer that comes film certain content or things somewhere

@offshoremigrationagents6984 5 күн бұрын

@@jimmyzarkis6276 It has been around for a while. Not new

@PK-nm8wu Ай бұрын

Curious what the extension options are after 60 day visa exempt? Extension, Boarder run?

@Dondino99 Ай бұрын

So we can get 60 day visa on arrival now ? 60 day extension ? Is there a website or visa requirements available? For example if i get a disability check would that count as a digital nomad visa ?

@monia1111 26 күн бұрын

6 days later exemption stamp still for 30 days only … Pretty sure, just like now, you will be able to go to the immigration office and extend once (would be lovely if extension is for 60 days)

@Swenser 29 күн бұрын

Emailed Thai embassy in oz. No news back yet regarding this new visa. Probably years away.

@Natascha1979 Ай бұрын

A country's wealth should not depend on foreigners coming in the country but on foreign trade. If they can learn anything from Europe and the US is that migrants bring mostly trouble. Also rich expats that price the locals out of the (housing) market. That being said, I am one of those migrants looking for a better life myself and will be looking into this. So far Cambodia is most flexible but I do not want to keep living here...

@user-of2co3ke5p Ай бұрын

Timor Leste is good.

@davewave36 Ай бұрын

Great update! we'll see how the 'This is Thailand' process works out, but it does give a new kick for the 'Titties & Beer' crowd.

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

No big deal, but tomorrow is Thursday the 30th of May. Saturday is the 1st of June when the new system starts. 🏝️👍

@fransglobal Ай бұрын

It does not start today 1 June. It has not entered into force yet. No confirmation of when it will

@Wilko11 Ай бұрын

@@fransglobal Yes strange. They definitely said it would start 1st of June. But people arriving today are only getting 30 days. Maybe they're waiting for the new stamps to arrive on Monday, or they meant 2025. lol

@puggsincyberspace Ай бұрын

So, if I understand this correctly, you can get a 5 years visa that allows you to stay for 180 days (6 months). You then need to leave and then come back in for another 180 days and you can continue this for 5 years..

@DadeReLLiK Ай бұрын

Leaving and coming back would be cheaper than paying the 10k for the extension, but they may make you reapply for the visa and be reapproved. I missed the detail on that if it happened to have been mention.

@puggsincyberspace Ай бұрын

@@DadeReLLiK He mentioned a 5-year visa with a say of 180 days at any given time. That would mean not needing to reapply. China has a similar 2 and 5-year visas with 90-day stays.

@highmountainwolf Ай бұрын

Been translated into English! how long does it take?

@anniesshenanigans3815 Ай бұрын

Albania is better. A full year with no hoop jumping. And it's not blistering hot.

@stephenwesley1159 Ай бұрын

If you are allowed to enter? I heard from a guy on you tube that it was a little difficult to get into Albania? Traveling with Chris?

@retire14pattaya9 Ай бұрын

60 day exemptions+30 day extension?this point is not mentioned.

@Jessiejadeabundance Ай бұрын

I’m confused I’ve done 60 days nearly does that mean. I can apply again or I. Leave country then get another 30 days

@portlandGTR 28 күн бұрын

Wondering this too. I have my flight booked for end of July. Probably won’t be able to stay the full 60 but would be cool to know what options are available for extensions on this. Regardless if it’s crucial to stay longer you can always book a $30 flight to Malaysia and back

@offshoremigrationagents6984 5 күн бұрын

You allowed two extensions per calendar year. So with timed travel, you can get 180 days. The calendar resets on Jan 1.

@zacghent8564 Ай бұрын

Can you do a follow up video on what comes about of all these changes please Sam 👍

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

Would be an interesting comparison hey!

@aprodutube Ай бұрын

This is good to hear. I don't ever want to visit the Jomtien visa office for an extension ever again. I'm pretty sure that it's the seventh level of Dante's purgatory.

@pepeee548 Ай бұрын

They are starting in 2 days and not even the countries extended are out, the full list.

@thatnorwegianguy1986 27 күн бұрын

Regarding the VISA on arrival for tourists there has been no update on the offical thai visa site it still says you need a visa to stay longer than 30 days. And I am from a country included in the visa excemption scheme

@scott1572 Ай бұрын

How bout learning Thai language

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

Didn’t see private education courses on any lists

@davidhanak2767 Ай бұрын

And obey the rules. Here too

@craigtaylor8431 24 күн бұрын

I’m going to be showing up one week from now from Canada hoping there’s a break in the visa rules already because I plan on staying 83 days but I’m looking at having to go to Cambodian 30 days just to renew my visa

@pj-vq3by Ай бұрын

Does New Zealand get 60 day VOA? Can we do extension? and/or can we then border run and get another 60 days? is this restricted the same as now as then have to come back through air border or ??? I cant wait to hit thailand again....looooove the place

@paulie56il Ай бұрын

I worked for 26 years in the Visa Section of the Thai Embassy before retiring last year and these visa announcements amaze me in their uncoordinated nature as the branches of the government that are tasked with implementing these updated visa regulations often are not informed about the details and method of implementation until AFTER the date that they are supposed to come into effect! The Thai system is not geared to working efficiently and providing information except when it comes to making these jaw dropping proposals. The last time they made similar visa change announcements, it wasn't until one week after they were supposed to come into force did the Embassy receive information about the changes, and you can imagine that even now lots of people will be contacting their local Thai Embassy to ask details of the new visa changes, and how unproffessional it is to have to tell the inquirers that the Embassy doesn't know about them! The new visa changes are reportedly supposed to start in 2 days time on 1 June 2024, let's see when they actually do start!

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

Touché Mr Paul

@paulie56il Ай бұрын

I just spoke to my contacts at the Thai Embassy and today is 30.5 and tomorrow, 1.6 the new visa regulations come into effect and it's a right dog's breakfast!

@carlogardella5808 27 күн бұрын

Any news or change of rules /Regulations/requirements for LTR visa?

@terrycuddy713 Ай бұрын

Hi. Now on arrival we get a 60 day visa can that visa be extended for a further 30 days any help would be great.... cheers pal

@offshoremigrationagents6984 5 күн бұрын

Yes, and you can cross the border and it starts again.(Twice per calendar year.r Resets every Calander Year (Jan 1)

@beniam2042 Ай бұрын

What about if I want to extend the 60 days stay at the immigration office? Do we get an additional 30 days or 60 days?

@yeahright532 Ай бұрын

It's not a "visa on arrival." When entering the country, you are allowed 30 days visa free. Now it will be 60 days.

@jeremybarlow2291 Ай бұрын

The changes in the tax regime are not likley to help make the potentially improved visa regime an easier sale.

@satoshi_corner Ай бұрын

Wonder when you extend at immigration do you get another 60 days or just the 30 as of now.

@matthewfriedewald8551 Ай бұрын

Sounds like good news for everyone involved. BTW, did recreational weed go back to illegal in May ??? Me thinks keeping it legal would add to the tourist dollar tally they're chasing :) lol Thanks for the update brother, safe journey

@bangersoftheweek27 Ай бұрын

Are there any official sources stating all of this? Just trying to understand the validity of all the statements! :D

@danporath536 Ай бұрын

These are proposals, so wait for the details. These are for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, thus embassies and consulates…and those entering Thailand from outside. If you are on extensions in-country, retirement, marriage, etc., they do not apply to you.

@Nj-gt5fz Ай бұрын

Are uk citizens able to get a visa for 60 days on arrival?

@blo0dyc0rpse Ай бұрын

yea i whant to live in thailand but visa stuf is so hard but now that easy wordt is super good yayaya

@marksawesomeadventures 11 күн бұрын

Anything that reduces the Hassle of Visas coming into Thailand is a Win -Win for both the Traveler and Thailand. Thailand has come to the Realization that they have something the World Wants, and now they are Cashing in on the idea. I Welcome this.

@MonkeyClub Ай бұрын

There are 180 days around the world, because taxes and not visas. Treasury office.

@graerindley6312 Ай бұрын

Are the 2 months tourist visas extendable?

@ronkeeney1752 Ай бұрын

IMHO the 60 day on arrival tourist visa with a 30 day extension via the immigration office is perfect. The question is whether one can make a border run to start the process over for an additional 60 day on arrival visa AND another immigration office 30 day extension; for a total of 180 days in country stay.

@Captainblack710 Ай бұрын

What about the 30 day tourist visa, is that going to be 60 days again or not !

@chimantra 29 күн бұрын

Gone adrift, i have one question and hopes u can answer it. Way do they mske it more and more difficult when do the 90 days report and for renew the retired visa/married visa? And way is it 1000% more difficult with the marridge visa like if u go to a restaurant u most take picture and if u go meet family friends u most take pi ture and if u do anything with ur thai family u most take picture and send or give to immigration instead of make farang/that family use same rule as tha/thai family?

@oncall21 Ай бұрын

So when I go for my usual three week (holiday only) trip what will I have to do now as an Aussie????

@karl4683 Ай бұрын

Do whatever you want. Drink a Chang, hook up with a ladyboys. Why would this news change anything for a short term tourist visit?

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

Business as usual

@Hmmm313 Ай бұрын

So whats up with the retire visa? Is it changed

@foreignermakingmoney-phili1458 Ай бұрын

Wonder how this will affect philippines visa, will they up there game and improve there visas to encourage foreigners from thailand

@karl4683 Ай бұрын

Up their game? You can stay for 3 years without even having to see the inside of an immigration office.

@marksloan1619 Ай бұрын

do uk citizens now get 6o days on arrival instead of the 30 days

@tingtong5898 Ай бұрын

It appears so. UK,EU, US, Canada Australia, New Zealand, plus many more. Wait for the details, this is Thailand.

@FOCUSonASIA13 Ай бұрын

Many of the comments mention its money driven, which probably is the case. Visas in countries like Philippines are easier to deal with for tourists, Making it easier for law-abiding tourists to stay longer and spend their money in Thailand is a good thing. For those already staying on existing long term visas, don't hate , more people want to enjoy as well. I for one will be taking advantage of the 60 day visa exemption if not the 6 month one

@FOCUSonASIA13 16 күн бұрын

Came in on the 10th of June and they are still stamping 30 days so 60 days hasn't hit yet

@gif24gt60 Ай бұрын

If ur teaching english online, how many hours per week or month do u have to login to qualify?

@todd7756 Ай бұрын

That's a great question, probably monthly income...and it may not be enough. I only make 800 per mth. teaching on line...

@calky360 Ай бұрын

So no one knows if the 5 year visa has unlimited re-entries or, is it just two 180 day stays maximum?

@e-town0603 Ай бұрын

Is this 500,000 only for the application? Or each time you renew ?

@GoneAdrift Ай бұрын

500k in your bank at time of application I believe

@rpatriot8661 Ай бұрын

Exactly

@keanul.5216 29 күн бұрын

This new Thai visa law Sounds like it only benefits Muaythai and cooking school students and digital nomads. . No new benefits for the retired Expats still have to renew their visa every year or pay big bucks for a five or 10 year visa. Is this right? Thank you for the video K

@seans7228 Ай бұрын

Did they extend the basic tourist visa to 60 + 30?

@Michael-xp9ln Ай бұрын

Thailand has changed their visa programs, like people change their underclothes. Sad to say! I would never recommend retiring in Thailand, because of all the changes. From my first trip in 2001, 23 years ago, requirements keep changing. I like stability, and it is lacking in Thailand.

@ferro706 Ай бұрын

Very very true,they are unstabile when it comes to that.

@user-of2co3ke5p Ай бұрын

Constantly changing the visa programs just maybe a ploy to get folks frustrated and give up😁.

@Mrs.CandHim 26 күн бұрын

Three days ago the UK government updated their official website stating tourists were permitted SIXTY DAYS on entry (up from 30) - then, yesterday (4th) a new update stated it was 30 days (as before 😫) Any idea why?

@GoneAdrift 26 күн бұрын

Slow roll out of info from this end

@alviislam4412 26 күн бұрын

Heey, thanks for the video, do you kow for USA citizenns or European nationals, the immigratio ccheeccks your bank statement or just the passport will do??

@DonlDouglas Күн бұрын

Immigration has never asked me for a bank statement, I've entered the Kingdom at least 150 times.

@alviislam4412 Күн бұрын

@@DonlDouglas Thanks anyway because I got back from the country 14 days ago already.