Thailand has announced that it will reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for travelers from over 90 countries. The government cited concerns about misuse and foreign-linked crime as the reason for the change. This matters for Spain-based companies because Thailand is a frequent hub for APAC roadshows, vendor oversight, and remote work «base weeks»—and visa-free assumptions often influence how trips are scheduled.

The practical impact is immediate. More trips will require extensions, tighter itinerary discipline, and clearer framing of the purpose of the stay. For anyone blending business travel with remote work, the margin for compliance just got smaller. If your teams use Thailand as a staging point between Europe and Asia, it’s time to update travel governance and traveler communications.

Fuente: Duguech & Dip