Immigration · TourismThai Travelers Have Until 2028 Before Japan's Online Approval Required
Thai passport holders can visit Japan visa-free until 2028 when new JESTA online approval becomes mandatory. The 15-day exemption continues through 2027.
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Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
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Immigration · National NewsBangladeshi National Arrested at Sa Kaeo Checkpoint with 11 Phones in Border Smuggling Case
Bangladeshi national arrested at Sa Kaeo checkpoint carrying 11 mobile phones. Arrest reveals device smuggling networks supplying cross-border scam operations from Cambodia.
Immigration · National NewsVisa Overstay Arrest in Nonthaburi: What Thailand's Deportation Rules Really Mean
Thai immigration arrests Nigerian man for visa overstay after neighbor complaint. Learn overstay fines, re-entry bans, and how to stay legal in Thailand.
Immigration · TechBritish Man Arrested After 2-Year Manhunt for Credit Card Fraud in Bangkok
50-year-old British national arrested after 2-year manhunt for credit card fraud targeting Bangkok hotels. Details on the case and what it means for residents.
Immigration · National News375,000 Foreign Workers Still Pending as Thailand Extends Work Permit Deadline to March 31
Thailand extends work permit deadline to March 31 for workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. 375,000 still pending. Learn requirements to avoid legal issues.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand's Banking System Is Flagging Your Old International Transfers—Here's What That Means for Foreign Residents
Discover how Thailand's anti-fraud systems use past cross-border transactions to deny banking access. What foreign residents need to know in 2026.
Immigration · EconomyCambodian Permit Pause Threatens Thailand’s Harvests and Building Sites
Thailand pauses Cambodian work-permit renewals for security checks, squeezing farms and construction with labour shortages. Expect higher costs; see updates.
Tourism · Immigration50-Million-Baht Koh Pha-ngan Drug Bust Spurs Stricter Tourist and Landlord Checks
After a 50-million-baht drug bust on Koh Pha-ngan, ferries get scans and tests while landlords face stricter ID rules. What tourists and locals should know.
Tourism · ImmigrationPattaya Steps Up Beach Patrols to Curb Solicitation and Attract Family Tourists
Pattaya’s beach patrols curb solicitation to bolster family tourism in Thailand. Stricter ID checks, fines & rules affect visitors, Thai residents & investors.