Thailand tightens immigration rules in 2026. Phuket enforces zero tolerance on bad tourist behavior. Key updates for foreign residents.

Japan replaces its trainee program with a skilled worker visa. 300 slots for Thai ground handlers with JLPT N4. Path to residency and higher wages now open.

Thailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days and caps land border entries at 2 per year. Business travelers need proper visas starting Sept 15, 2026.

Strict 2026 company registration rules in Thailand: mandatory digital filing, nominee shareholder crackdown, and new FBL exemptions for foreigners.

Pattaya's El Gaucho steakhouse raided: Slovak manager arrested, six Myanmar workers fined for illegal work. Hygiene violations and unlicensed operation exposed.

New DTV rules require proof of residency, ฿500k in savings. Tourist stays cut to 30 days. Land borders limited to two entries. What foreigners must know.

Thailand reduces visa-free entry from 60 to 30 days Sept 15, 2026 for 60 countries. Affects tourists and digital nomads. Extension and visa options explained.

Chinese woman escapes kidnapping in Kamphaeng Phet. Learn what the case reveals about border security and practical safety tips for expats in Thailand.

Thailand now revokes tourist visas immediately for misconduct and behavior violations. New enforcement targets disruptive tourists. Plus 60-day visa exemptions cut to 30 days for 93 countries.

45-year-old American woman arrested in Bangkok after 18-month FBI manhunt for parental kidnapping. Boy reunited with father after nearly 2 years.

Transferring your Thai visa to a new passport in Chiang Rai? Learn required documents, exact location, fees, and the critical 15-day timeline.

Digital nomads on Thailand's DTV visa aren't exempt from taxes. Learn how the 180-day threshold triggers tax residency and what the 2026 safe window means for you.