u/Sweaty-Consequence32

Good evening/morning depending on where you are located. I am coming to the brain trust of our favorite sub-Reddit with a question I can’t find a hard answer to.

I normally visit Thailand twice a year from the USA. This year (2026) I was our favorite city for a bit over two weeks. My second trip is planned for the fall. I have been doing this for years with no trouble. But here is the kicker for my 2nd trip of the year. I am thinking of flying to Thailand spending a week, then going to the Philippines for a week, and finally returning to Thailand for a second week before going home.

I know they have changed the Vise Free stay back to 30 days. But I have not been able to find a hard answer on the number of Vise free entries you can do. My total days in Thailand for the year after my next trip will be less than 40. Some sites say 2 but the Thai government page doesn’t list anything specific. I know I can just apply for a 30 day multi entry tourist visa but I hate to do it if it’s not needed.

So I’m looking for advice or suggestions.

Yesterday I flew AA from NRT to DFW in Business Class. As I boarded I saw two smaller kid with a mom were sitting right behind me. My first thought was Nooooo. I was so wrong the young boy and girl were great the whole trip. I was truly impressed. This mom did an amazing job with kids. If I ever see them again I will hope they sit near me. I was even able to help the kids get their things from the overhead.

The crew were good but what is up with the food on AA flights and in the lounges now days. Luckily I had a very good meal in NRT. Over all how ever one of the best trips on AA in a long time.