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Southeast Asia · ordinary Indian passport, tourism

ThailandNo visa needed

How long you can stay

Plan for 30 days

Checked 17 August 2026 · some details are still being confirmed · 9 official sources

How long you may stay is disputed. Official sources agree Indian ordinary passport holders need no visa for tourism, but disagree on the permitted length of stay — the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi states 60 days, while Thailand's Cabinet approved cutting the scheme to 30 days. Assume 30 unless the embassy confirms otherwise.

Why we can’t confirm this →

Visa at a glance

Visa fee
None to pay
Entries
Varies by visa
Extendable
Yes
Passport validity
6 months

On the day you enter

What you need to enter

  • Return or onward ticket

    Required

  • Proof of accommodation

    Not stated

  • Proof of funds

    Required

    Official Thai sources disagree. The Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington states 'traveller's cheque or cash equivalent to 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family'; the Royal Thai Embassies in Doha and Los Angeles both state '20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family'. Carry the higher amount (20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family) to satisfy either reading.

  • Travel insurance

    Not stated

  • Blank passport pages

    Not stated

  • Vaccinations

    Not stated

  • Arrival form

    Required

    https://tdac.immigration.go.th

“Not stated” means no official source we checked addresses it either way — not that it is unnecessary. Carry it if in doubt.

When to go

Pick a month to see what the weather actually does.

Each month shows the best of Thailand's 3 regions — the region is named with it. Peak season is November, December, January, February — expect higher prices and crowds.

JanuaryPeak season

Excellent in Bangkok and the centre · the best month to go

Average
27°C
Rainfall
9mm
Rain days
1

Driest month in Bangkok (9mm). Gulf coast is drying out but Ko Samui still averages 138mm.

  • Bangkok and the centre: Excellent · 27°C · 9mm over one day
  • Andaman coast: Excellent · 28°C · 23mm over 4 days
  • Gulf coast: Fair · 27°C · 138mm over 11 days

Where you go changes the answer

How Thailand's regions differ, and when it matters

Thailand has two monsoon systems running on opposite cycles, and the grid above rates all three regions separately rather than averaging them. The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) is driest from December to March and wettest in September. The Gulf coast (Ko Samui, Ko Phangan) runs the other way — driest around February to April, and wettest in November, when Ko Samui averages 490mm. Bangkok and the centre follow a third pattern, dry from November to February and wettest in September. September is the sharpest illustration: it is Phuket's worst month and one of Ko Samui's more workable ones. This is why Thailand shows so many good months — somewhere in the country is nearly always in season, but you have to pick the right coast, and the month-by-month list names it.

What it costs

₹₹ · per person per day

  • BudgetHostels, street food, public transport
    ₹2,500
  • Mid-range3-star hotels, restaurants, some activities
    ₹6,000
  • Luxury4–5 star hotels, private transport, experiences
    ₹15,000

Excludes international flights. Our estimate, not an official figure — reviewed 15 August 2026. A typical trip runs 5–14 days.

Where to go

  • Bangkok

    The capital and the arrival point for most Indian visitors. Grand Palace, Chatuchak weekend market, and the country's densest concentration of budget flights home.

  • Phuket

    Thailand's largest island, on the Andaman coast. Driest between December and March; September is its wettest month.

  • Chiang Mai

    Northern city with a walled old town and cooler nights — December averages a 15.3C low against Bangkok's 20.8C.

  • Krabi

    Limestone cliffs and beaches on the Andaman coast, with the same dry season as Phuket.

  • Ko Samui

    Gulf coast island on the opposite monsoon cycle to Phuket — driest in February, wettest in November.

The full rules

Everything official, quoted rather than summarised.

The detail

Conditions in full, fees, entries, and extending your stay
  • Plan your trip around 30 days, not 60. The permitted length of stay is genuinely disputed between official Thai sources, and overstaying carries fines and a re-entry ban. Confirm with the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi before booking anything longer than 30 days.
  • Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi — the mission accredited to India — states (page last updated 21 May 2026, re-read 17 August 2026 and unchanged): 'The 60-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders for tourism and short-term business engagements purposes remains effective until further announcement.'
  • Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 19 May 2026 that the Cabinet approved 'revoking the 60-day visa exemption scheme for all 93 countries/territories', revising the 30-day scheme down to 54 countries/territories, introducing a 15-day scheme for 3, and reducing Visa on Arrival from 31 countries to 4.
  • That MFA announcement states the detail sits in Ministry of Interior announcements 'which will be published in the Royal Gazette and will take effect 15 days after publication'. No primary government source we could reach names India in any revised list, and none gives the Royal Gazette publication date. It has been widely reported since July 2026 that India's allowance was cut to 30 days, but we could not confirm that in any official source.
  • Re-checked on 17 August 2026, three months after the Cabinet decision: still no Royal Gazette publication date and still no published list from any Thai government or embassy channel we could reach, and the New Delhi embassy page is unchanged. On the published record the 60-day exemption has therefore not been revoked yet — but it has been approved for revocation, the lists that decide India's new allowance are unpublished, and one of the new schemes grants only 15 days. That is why the figure to plan around is 30 and why anything longer needs the embassy's confirmation in writing.
  • What every source does agree on: Indian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa in advance for tourism. The dispute is only about how long you may stay.
  • Every non-Thai national must submit a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival, whether or not a visa is needed. This is separate from a visa and is independently verified — see the arrival form section.
  • Thailand moved all visa applications online from 1 January 2025. If you need a visa for a longer or different trip, apply at thaievisa.go.th; the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi states processing takes approximately 14 working days.
Extending your stay
Possible. The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha states the tourist visa exemption may be extended by 'an additional period not exceeding 30 days, at the discretion of the immigration officer'. No official source found for the extension fee.
Number of entries
Varies — confirm with the embassy for your itinerary.
Visa fee
Not applicable — no visa is required.
Where to apply, if you need a visa
https://www.thaievisa.go.th

Common questions

Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
No. Indian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa in advance to visit Thailand for tourism. On this page some details are still being confirmed — confirm with the relevant embassy before booking a non-refundable ticket. Last checked 17 August 2026.
How long can Indians stay in Thailand?
Plan for 30 days. Official sources agree Indian ordinary passport holders need no visa for tourism, but disagree on the permitted length of stay — the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi states 60 days, while Thailand's Cabinet approved cutting the scheme to 30 days. Assume 30 unless the embassy confirms otherwise. Overstaying carries fines and a re-entry ban, so plan around the shorter figure until it is confirmed.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Thailand?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date you enter Thailand. Renew before you travel if it expires sooner.
Do I need to fill in an arrival form for Thailand?
Yes. Thailand requires an arrival form from travellers before they arrive, separately from any visa. Submit it at https://tdac.immigration.go.th before you travel.
How much money do I need to show to enter Thailand?
Officials may ask you to show funds on arrival. Official Thai sources disagree. The Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington states 'traveller's cheque or cash equivalent to 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family'; the Royal Thai Embassies in Doha and Los Angeles both state '20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family'. Carry the higher amount (20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family) to satisfy either reading.
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December. These ratings are based on climate normals measured at Bangkok, Phuket, Ko Samui. Thailand has more than one climate — a month counts as good if any region is, so check the month-by-month breakdown to see which one before booking.
How much does a trip to Thailand cost per day?
Roughly ₹2,500 per day on a budget, ₹6,000 mid-range, or ₹15,000 for luxury travel — per person, excluding international flights. Estimated 15 August 2026.

Sources

Every visa fact on this page comes from one of these. Verified by Rahul Chhabrani on 17 August 2026.

  1. Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi — Visa

    Embassy · read 17 August 2026 · source last updated 21 May 2026

  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand — Summary of the Weekly Press Briefing on 19 May 2026

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  3. Thailand Immigration Bureau — Thailand Digital Arrival Card FAQ

    Government · read 17 August 2026

  4. Royal Thai Embassy, Wellington — Visa Exemption

    Embassy · read 15 August 2026

  5. Royal Thai Embassy, Doha — Tourist Visa Exemption & Visa-on-Arrival

    Embassy · read 15 August 2026

  6. Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi — Implementation of the Electronic Visa System (e-Visa) in India

    Embassy · read 17 August 2026

  7. Thai Meteorological Department climate normals for Bangkok, via WMO World Weather Information Service

    Intergovernmental · read 15 August 2026

  8. WMO World Weather Information Service — Phuket climate normals

    Intergovernmental · read 16 August 2026

  9. WMO World Weather Information Service — Ko Samui climate normals

    Intergovernmental · read 16 August 2026

Before you book

This page covers ordinary Indian passports, for tourism only. Rules for business, study, transit and diplomatic or official passports differ and are not covered here.

Visa rules change without notice. Everything here was checked against official sources on 17 August 2026, and some details are still being confirmed. The final decision on entry always rests with immigration officers at the border. Confirm with the embassy before booking anything non-refundable.

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