Thai embassy notices dated 15–16 September 2026; IndiGo announcement 7 September 2026; flights start 26–27 October 2026.

Visa: 30 days, not 60

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi announced on 15 September 2026 that “the 30-day visa exemption scheme for Indian passport holders entering Thailand for tourism purposes officially takes effect on 15 September 2026.” Its visa page (updated 16 September 2026) says the exemption “remains effective from 15 September 2026 until further announcement”. India also appears in the list of countries in the 30-day tourism exemption scheme published by the Department of Consular Affairs of Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (dated 15 September 2026). This replaces the previous scheme. In a July 2024 announcement, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs listed India among 93 countries and territories whose nationals were entitled to visa exemption “for up to a 60-day period of stay”, starting from 15 July 2024. Note that India’s Ministry of External Affairs visa list still showed 60 days when we checked on 16 October, so agents should go by the embassy’s notice.

Travellers who need a longer stay must apply through Thailand’s e-Visa portal. Separately, the MEA notes that all visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online, preferably three days before arrival.

On 7 September IndiGo announced twice-weekly non-stop Guwahati–Bangkok flights. IndiGo says the route marks the launch of its international operations from Guwahati and the start of direct international operations from Northeast India. A special inaugural rotation runs on Tuesday 27 October. From 31 October, the regular schedule runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays:

  • 6E 1085, Guwahati to Bangkok: departs 18:15, arrives 22:45
  • 6E 1086, Bangkok to Guwahati: departs 08:50, arrives 10:25

The airline says the schedule is subject to regulatory approval. In the same release, IndiGo confirmed that direct Gaya–Bangkok flights start on 26 October, linking the Buddhist pilgrimage centre with Thailand.

Why it matters

  • For travellers: A 30-day limit covers most holidays. Anyone planning a longer stay, or a Thailand–Cambodia–Vietnam combination that re-enters Thailand, should check visa needs carefully.
  • For the trade: Agents in Assam and the wider Northeast can now sell Bangkok without a Kolkata or Delhi connection, and Gaya opens up pilgrimage traffic in both directions. Update visa checklists and remind clients about the TDAC.