Thai Newbies Blog
The THIM App: Thailand's New Immigration System and What It Means for Your Arrival
by: OnJaLee LaShayPublished on: 03/08/2026Thailand's Immigration Bureau launches the THIM app in August 2026. Here is what it does, how it works with the Digital Arrival Card, and what you need on your phone before you fly.
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The METV Visa: The Thailand Visa Nobody Is Talking About
by: OnJaLee LaShayPublished on: 17/06/2026Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days in 2026. The METV gives you six months of multiple entries with 60 days per visit and most people have never heard of it. Here is what you need to know.
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Thailand Is Cutting the 60-Day Visa-Free Entry to 30 Days
by: OnJaLee LaShayPublished on: 21/05/2026Thailand's Cabinet approved the end of the 60-day visa exemption on May 19, 2026. Here is what the new tiered system means for expats, long-stay visitors, and anyone planning a move.
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Finding a Condo in Bangkok: What to Know Before You Sign
by: OnJaLee LaShayPublished on: 19/04/2026Finding a condo in Thailand explained — lease terms, price ranges, what to check before you sign and where to search.
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