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The monthly magazine, September 2026 · Global Affairs and International Relations › India and world regions › Southeast Asia and Act East · Prelims

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Southeast Asia and Act East

India and Southeast Asia under the Act East policy.

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Thailand's visa free stay for Indians

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Thailand lets Indian holders of ordinary passports enter without a visa for a limited stay.

What changed

9 Sep 2026Briefnewly addedFrom 15 September 2026 Thailand allows Indians a visa free stay of up to 30 days, down from the 60 days of its 2024 scheme. Entry needs a digital arrival card, proof of funds and a return ticket; tourism is a large part of the people to people pillar of the Act East Policy. The Hindu, 9 Sep 2026: Thailand reduces visa-free stay for Indians from 60 to 30 days (opens in a new tab) · News On AIR, 9 Sep 2026: Thailand allows visa free entry and stay up to 30 days for Indian tourists (opens in a new tab)

The Philippines joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Prelims

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is an India led partnership of countries and organisations that helps make infrastructure withstand disasters.

What changed

13 Sep 2026Briefnewly addedThe Philippines, which chairs the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, joined the CDRI. The Prime Minister and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to widen cooperation in defence, trade, space and fintech; the Philippines bought BrahMos missiles in 2022. ThePrint, 13 Sep 2026: India, Philippines look to deepen defence ties even as South China Sea finds no mention in Indian readout (opens in a new tab)

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BrahMos exports · on Defence indigenisation and exports
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile made by a joint venture of DRDO and a Russian partner, so each export needs agreement on both sides; the Philippines was the first customer.