Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · EconomyThailand pauses Cambodian work-permit renewals for security checks, squeezing farms and construction with labour shortages. Expect higher costs; see updates.
Politics · ImmigrationThai coalition negotiations could reshape long-stay visas, sin-tax cuts and cannabis rules, potentially raising or lowering expats' living costs and regulatory certainty in 2024.
Tourism · ImmigrationCCTV shows Pattaya bystanders pinning a drunk Russian tourist who allegedly punched a Thai woman. Police boost patrols; visa ban and alcohol checks may follow.
Immigration · TechGerman fraud arrest in Pattaya sparks tougher overstay fines, blacklisting, tighter crypto KYC and landlord checks for expats in Thailand—learn what new rules could mean for you.
Immigration · TourismDiscover Thailand’s visa shake-up: 5-year Digital Nomad Visa, shorter visa-free stays and e-Visas with digital arrival cards by Aug 2025.
National News · ImmigrationThai police stop two SUVs on Route 359, seizing 300 phones and 13 suspected Chinese scammers. Expats should expect tighter checkpoints and possible SMS-fraud spikes.
Immigration · TourismPattaya’s nightly beach raids step up visa checks, on-the-spot fines and blacklisting for expats and tourists—learn how to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Immigration · TourismThai police storm a Pattaya hotel to rescue a tourist held over a fake gambling debt and 3,000-USDT ransom. See how the crypto scam worked—and how to stay safe.
Immigration · TourismLearn how Pattaya police traced a USDT ransom to rescue a Chinese tourist, plus safety tips, tighter visa checks, and what Thailand residents should do next.