Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Tourism · ImmigrationA Russian’s killing in Pattaya, Thailand, is driving tougher visa checks, higher condo insurance and stricter cannabis licensing. Find out what residents should expect.
Immigration · TourismViral video of two French tourists having sex in a Phuket tuk-tuk led to deportation, a ฿5,000 fine and 10-year blacklist as Thailand enforces decency laws.
Immigration · TourismChiang Mai immigration raids are cracking down on foreign DJs. Apply for a Non-B visa and 3-day work permit now to avoid fines up to ฿50,000 and a 2-year re-entry ban.
Tourism · ImmigrationPattaya’s 24/7 beach patrols enforce Thailand’s Penal Code §388: expect on-the-spot ID checks, up to ฿500 fines and tighter hotel rules against nude guests.
Immigration · TourismAfter a viral Pattaya outburst, Thailand may ask about social-media conduct on visa forms and fine foreign influencers up to ฿100K—learn rules before travel.
Immigration · TourismTwo French tourists lost their visas and paid ฿5,000 fines after a dashcam filmed lewd acts in a Phuket tuk-tuk. Learn why public-decency rules are tightening.
Tourism · ImmigrationAfter German tourists trashed a Nimmanhaemin hotel, Chiang Mai properties now pre-authorize THB15–30k and police can issue 48-hour immigration holds on non-payers.
Tourism · ImmigrationA German tourist caught on CCTV stealing ฿2,000 from a Phuket spa faces 3 years in jail, fines, deportation and new ID checks—part of Thailand’s security push.
Immigration · TourismThailand now requires a TDAC, ฿20K proof of funds and a sober flight for entry. Prepare documents to avoid repatriation fees and delays, plus immigration queues