September 2026 update: This article originally discussed a proposed “double tourist visa” reported in 2019. It was a proposal, not a visa that travellers should now expect to find on the application system. The old predictions about a forthcoming launch and border opening trial have been removed.
Was a double-entry tourist visa introduced?
The original report described a possible new way for tourists to leave Thailand, visit a neighbouring country and return during the same holiday. Travellers should choose from the visa categories currently published by the Thai embassy, rather than relying on that historic proposal.
What tourist visa options are available?
The Royal Thai Embassy in London publishes information on a single-entry Tourist Visa and a multiple-entry Tourist Visa. A single-entry visa normally allows one entry and a stay of up to 60 days. A multiple-entry visa has its own validity period and conditions; each entry and the permission granted should be checked carefully.
See the Royal Thai Embassy’s Tourist Visa guidance and apply through the official Thailand e-Visa system where applicable.
What about entering without a visa?
Visa exemption is a separate scheme. Eligibility, permitted stay and entry conditions depend on your passport and the rules in force when you travel. British and Irish travellers should check the Thai Embassy’s current entry guidance before booking, especially if they plan more than one visit.
Can you rely on a border run?
No traveller should assume that leaving and returning will automatically produce a fresh permission to stay. Entry remains subject to Immigration’s assessment. In particular, Cambodia land border runs from Pattaya are currently affected by the Thailand–Cambodia border suspension.
If you know that you want to stay longer, consider the appropriate tourist or long-stay visa before travelling rather than relying on repeated entries.
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