Thailand warns of visa revocations over foreign tourist misconduct
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul says visas could be revoked over reports of inappropriate behaviour by some Israeli tourist groups in Phuket and Koh Samui.
US to establish permanent visa bonds for nationals of 50 countries
SUNDAY, AUGUST 02, 2026
The US will make its visa bond programme permanent for business and tourist applicants from 50 countries, with consular officers able to require bonds of up to US$20,000.
Taiwan has not mentioned changes to visa-free travel for Thai tourists
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Thailand’s foreign minister says Taiwan has not mentioned visa-free travel, while economic, trade and cultural ties between the two sides remain unchanged.
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.