Thailand’s 30-day visa-free entry for Indians could bring record 2.7 million visitors

NewsWorldThailand's 30-day visa-free entry for Indians could bring record 2.7 million visitors Thailand recorded 17.3 million foreign arrivals so far this year as of 18 July, down more than 3 per cent from a year earlier. 4 min readJul 28, 2026 10:26 AM IST First published on: Jul 28, 2026 at 10:25 AM IST The Embassy of India in Bangkok has issued a fresh advisory for Indian nationals travelling to Thailand. (Photo: Wikimedia commons/ File) Thailand’s decision to allow Indians 30 days of visa-free entry is expected to push visitor numbers from India to a record 2.7 million next year, helped by more flights connecting Thailand to smaller Indian cities, according to the Bangkok Post, citing tourism authorities. Patsee Permvongsenee, executive director for the ASEAN, South Asia and South Paci