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  "id": 4900120,
  "title": "Thailand visa-free stay cut: Start date revealed; UAE, India among 60 countries affected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/thailand-visa-free-stay-cut-start-date-revealed-uae-india-among-60",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T16:50:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/thailand-to-halve-visa-free-stays-for-these-60-countries-from-september-15-1.500659834"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thailand is reducing visa-free stays for travelers from 60 countries to 30 days, effective September 15. The decision comes as authorities aim to crack down on foreigners exploiting visa rules for criminal activities, illegal work, or unpermitted business operations. The affected nations include the UAE, India, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, among others. Visitors who enter Thailand before the new rules take effect will retain their original granted stay. Additionally, visa-exempt travelers will be limited to two land entries per calendar year, except for Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The move aims to maintain tourism while preventing abuse of the visa system.",
  "summary": "Thailand to halve visa-free stays for these 60 nations",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
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      {
        "outlet": "Khaosod English",
        "title": "Thailand reduces visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/thailand-reduces-visa-free-stay-from-60-to-30-days",
        "published": "2026-09-01T02:13:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Thaiger",
        "title": "Thailand announces 30-day visa-free stay for 60 countries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/thailand-announces-30-day-visa-free-stay-for-60-countries",
        "published": "2026-09-01T04:22:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Thailand shortens visa-free stay for Israelis and other tourists from 60 to 30 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/thailand-shortens-visa-free-stay-for-israelis-and-other-tourists-from",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:42:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Too much crime: Thailand shortens visa-free stays for dozens of nations from Sept 15",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/too-much-crime-thailand-shortens-visa-free-stays-for-dozens-of",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:52:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Thailand cuts visa-free stay for Indians from 60 days to 30: All you need to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/thailand-cuts-visa-free-stay-for-indians-from-60-days-to-30-all-you",
        "published": "2026-09-01T14:19:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Thailand confirms it will cut visa-free stays to 30 days for EU travellers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/thailand-confirms-it-will-cut-visa-free-stays-to-30-days-for-eu",
        "published": "2026-09-01T14:56:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}