Visa & Entry Rules: Thailand’s Cabinet has ended the temporary 60-day visa-free programme for 93 countries, but India is still set for visa-free tourism stays of up to 30 days under a revised “one country, one entry category” system—plus a required Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Healthcare Tourism & Access: Bhutan launched home-based peritoneal dialysis in the capital, giving kidney patients a cheaper, more convenient option than hospital travel. Tourism Growth: Bhutan’s July 2026 international arrivals nearly doubled year-on-year to 14,913, with Indians still the biggest share (65.5%). Border Connectivity: India added new e-Visa entry points, including Jaigaon and Darranga on the India-Bhutan border, aiming to improve cross-border travel options for third-country visitors. Local Tourism Boost: From September, Bhutan’s 24-hour SDF waiver holders will be able to visit Milarepa Lhakhang and the Pachu Community Ecotourism Site near Phuentshogling via approved packages and licensed guides. Conservation Travel Tie-in: Ladakh inaugurated India’s first Black-Necked Crane Festival, with Bhutan and Nepal experts joining efforts that link wildlife protection with eco-tourism livelihoods. Luxury Travel Spotlight: Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its 2026 Edge List, featuring Amankora’s “Ultimate Amankora Journey” across Bhutan’s five valleys. Medical Cooperation: Bhutan and Thailand signed an MoU to bring more complex surgeries to Bhutan, including laparoscopic/endoscopic skills and chronic kidney disease treatment.