Translation of the full text of the article from the previous news: BANGKOK January 17, 2026

BANGKOK, January 17, 2026. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society of Thailand warned the public about a false claim spreading online that new rules limit visa-free entry for foreign nationals to twice a year. Vatana Puangsup, the ministry's spokesperson, stated that the warning followed monitoring and reports processed by Thailand's Center for the Prevention and Suppression of Disinformation, in accordance with the government's policy to prevent and counter security threats and social threats. The ministry prioritizes raising public awareness about technology-related crimes, fake news, and disinformation. On January 15, 2026, the center analyzed 157,300 online messages, of which 4,815 required verification. Most of the marked content came from social media monitoring (4,810 messages), followed by five messages from the Line Official channel. In total, 34 questions required investigation, two of which have already been verified by relevant authorities. Among the seven messages that drew the most public attention, four were found to be fake news, and three were misleading. The most widespread fake news claimed that the new rule allows foreigners to enter Thailand without a visa only twice a year. The ministry stated that it coordinated with the Immigration Bureau, which confirmed the falsity of the claim. There were no amendments to the law introducing such a restriction, and no clear legal basis was established.