For strategic purposes he moved his capital across the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok. Under the Chakri Kings the borders of Thailand were consolidated and other parts of the country were gradually brought under the full control of the central government. But in 1932 a coup d'etat succeeded in bringing about a change to a constitutional monarchy. Rama VII accepted the situation although he abdicated two year after the coup. Most nationalities do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days provided they have a ticket for onward travel.
Longer visits require a visa obtainable from Thai embassies and consulates.
Tourists visas permit stays up to 90 days. For full details, contact your nearest Thai embassy or consulate. Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovene, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. Persons meeting the above conditions are exempted from visa and are permitted to remain in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 30 days, except for the nationals of the Republic of Korea and New Zealand, who are permitted to stay in Thailand for maximum 90 days from the days of entry. Most visitors arrive through Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport which is connected by daily flights to Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Flights, from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Hong Kong, land on a regular basis at Chiangmai, Koh Samui, Phuket and Hat Yai.