Thai students spared from Australia's ban on bringing family members

VNExpress - Sep 29, 2026

Thai students will not be affected by Australia's latest visa restrictions banning most international students from bringing family members with them, Australian authorities have confirmed, as Canberra seeks to deepen cooperation with Thailand in trade, migration and regional security.

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