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What changed in August 2026
1 change logged. 1 tightened.
2026-08-31  ·  Thailand  ·  Tightened
DTV applications now need police clearance and must be filed from your own country
Police clearance issued within three months is now mandatory, and applications can no longer be filed from a neighbouring or third country. Both changes bite at renewal as well as at first issue. Thai language schools were also removed from the eligible soft power activities.
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