Thailand Is Tightening Entry Rules — 2026 Visa & Enforcement Changes Explained

Thailand is getting stricter at the border — here’s what’s changing and what travelers need to know before arriving in 2026. Chapters Visa Changes 0:03 Entry Rules 1:00 Passport 1:18 Cambodia/Myanmar 1:35 Immigration Zone 1:47 Entry Limits 2:23 60 Days 2:35 157 Days 3:09 Visa Exemption 4:05 Visa Options 4:25 Long-stay Options 5:23 TDAC 7:34 Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home Recommendations ✅ ✚ My Health Insurance (Safetywing): https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=25111590&campaign=6&utm_campaign=6&utm_source=25111590&utm_medium=Ambassador 🌐 My esim - https://saily.com/bangkokguide (use coupon code 'bangkokguide' for a 15% discount) 🔗 My VPN - https://nordvpn.com/thebangkokguide (use coupon code 'thebangkokguide' for exclusive offer + 4 months free) SUPPORT 💵 🟢 Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajarncal Travel Tools ✈️ 💵 How I transfer money internationally (Wise): https://wise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3CdDM ✈️ How I book flights (Skyscanner): https://skyscanner.pxf.io/BnPPx4 🚂 How I book Train and Bus Tickets in Thailand (12Go): https://12go.asia/?z=10875997 The Music in my Videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/c9rtec My Film Gear 📸 💻 Main Camera - https://amzn.to/4av6EHK High Quality Camera - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD Action Camera - https://amzn.to/4twsrYp External Microphone - https://amzn.to/3MsvArl Drone - https://amzn.to/4rfGErh Main Computer for editing - https://amzn.to/3MucP6V Second Computer - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajarncal/ 🌐 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajarn.cal ✅ SUBSCRIBE & JOIN TO BE A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/@thebangkokguide/