Thailand updates
Recent visa, business, banking, property and insurance developments—summarised with dates, sources and links to practical guidance.
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Disaster notice 18 extends specified July 2026 VAT and Specific Business Tax filing and payment deadlines in four Nan Revenue branch jurisdictions.
Status: Confirmed
BOT says expanded checks on specified large branch cash transactions took effect on 1 November 2026. Ask your bank which requirements apply.
Status: Confirmed
The Royal Thai Embassy in Mexico City changed its processing order from 15 October 2026. Check its current requirements before applying.
Status: Confirmed
Bank of Thailand standards effective from 1 September 2026 set availability and fee limits for basic ATM/debit cards and selected payment services, while other transaction costs and product conditions may still apply.
Status: Confirmed
BOI announcements dated 18 February 2025 superseded the former SMART Visa multi-category framework and retained a startup-focused measure.
Status: Confirmed
Correction published 9 August 2026: earlier generic business timelines, fees, thresholds, incentives and compliance claims were withdrawn pending exact official and case-specific support.
Status: Correction
Thailand’s Digital Arrival Card has been mandatory since 1 May 2025 for non-Thai nationals entering by air, land or sea. Travelers should submit it free through the Immigration Bureau portal within the official three-day window before arrival.
Status: Confirmed
Thailand’s revised visa-exemption and Visa on Arrival measures were published on 31 August 2026 and take effect on 15 September 2026, with transition treatment for permissions granted on earlier entry.
Status: Confirmed