Thailand

Indians planning to work, study, or do business in Thailand must apply for the appropriate Non-Immigrant visa before travelling. This requires submitting extra documentation, such as sponsorship letters, contracts, or enrollment letters (depending on the purpose of your visit) at the embassy. 

Note: For urgent or ad-hoc work in Thailand under the visa-free regime (such as organizing a workshop, giving a lecture, or filming a movie), you only need to notify the registrar at an airport or local immigration office. The work must be completed within 15 days.

No, if your layover is less than 12 hours and you stay within the international transit area without clearing immigration, you do not need a transit visa. However, if your layover exceeds 12 hours or you plan to leave the transit area, you must get the appropriate visa. 

Failing to submit the TDAC in advance may cause delays at immigration and could result in denied entry. It’s strongly advised to complete it before you travel.

All Indians entering Thailand are required to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before their arrival.

The following ones are exceptions:

1. Indians transiting or transferring in Thailand without going through immigration control
2. Indians entering Thailand using a Border Pass

Yes, when travelling to Thailand, proof of accommodation, such as hotel bookings or a letter of invitation, is mandatory. 

No, working in Thailand without a valid work permit is illegal, even under the Visa Exemption Program. If you plan to work, you must obtain a Non-Immigrant B visa before travelling to the country.

Yes, Indians can easily extend their visa-free stay by 30 days. You must apply for the extension at a local Thai immigration office before your initial 90-day stay expires

Overstaying in Thailand is a legal violation, and you will be fined a minimum of ₹1,260 per day, which is capped at ₹50,240.* Overstays exceeding 90 days may result in deportation and blacklisting from future travel to Thailand.

* Note: The overstay fine is calculated in Thai Baht, so the exact amount in Indian Rupees may vary based on the exchange rate at the time of payment.