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Thailand Visa Runs in 2026: What Changed and What Travelers Need to Know

Updated 16 October 2026. Immigration rules can change: verify your passport-specific eligibility with Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thai Immigration before travel. Years ago, many visitors talked about a “visa run” as a simple way to reset their permitted stay: leave Thailand briefly, then return and receive a fresh entry stamp. That assumption can…

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