US scraps open-ended student stays, imposes four-year visa limit from September
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The United States will replace open-ended stays for foreign students and exchange visitors with fixed visa periods capped at four years, under new rules taking effect on September 15.
US imposes new limits on student and foreign media visas
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
The Trump administration has issued new rules limiting the duration of visas for foreign students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists, tightening conditions for temporary stays in the United States.
Thailand’s Cabinet approves visa review amid security concerns
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
The approved changes will replace the 60-day visa-free entitlement for 93 countries and territories with country-specific stays and stronger screening.
Thailand revamps visa rules for 65 countries and territories
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
The revised framework reduces some visa-free stays, removes overlapping entry rights and strengthens screening under a “one country, one entitlement” principle.
The 'Halo Effect': Why Travel Is the New Battleground for Domestic Banking Loyalty
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2026
Visa unveils its global Destinations platform in Bangkok, arguing that trust earned abroad is the key to winning customers' top-of-wallet spend at home