The history of Thai passports can be traced back to travel documents first issued during the reign of King Chulalongkorn in the late-19th century.

[1] The first passport regulations in Thailand were enacted on 10 September 1917,[1] in order to ensure the country's security during World War I.

[2] A 3rd generation passport planned for release in mid 2020 will feature iris scan identification and be valid for 10 years.

In 2024, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin discussed with the Belgian and German government in a push to get visa exemptions from member states of the Schengen area.

[1] For some countries, Thai nationals may enter as tourists without an advance visa provided they can produce official documentation of lawful permanent residence abroad.