Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National NewsThailand boosts security at Chanthaburi’s Ban Laem crossing after 162 Thais repatriated from Cambodia amid scam crackdown. Prepare for stricter checks.
Politics · ImmigrationUpcoming elections in Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia could slow trade, strain Thailand’s security and push refugees across its borders. Learn how Bangkok responds.
Politics · ImmigrationThai voters must decide: back Anutin’s 3.5-meter Cambodia wall or hi-tech patrols. Costs, timeline and local fears drive the heated 2025 election debate.
Immigration · PoliticsFour Thai workers were injured in a bottle attack in Mokpo, South Korea, amid Thai-Cambodian border tensions; Seoul embassy urges migrants to avoid hotspots.
Immigration · EconomyThai officials confirm no mass deportations in Feb 2026; Cambodian, Lao and Vietnamese workers can renew e-Work permits online through 2027–2029. Check new deadlines and fees.
National News · ImmigrationConcerned about safety in Thailand amid border fighting? Here’s how to stay safe in Jan 2026, which areas to avoid, and what residents should know.
Immigration · TechThai police carried out a villa raid in Pattaya, busting operators of a 24/7 online black market. Discover what was seized and get tips to avoid risky rentals.
Immigration · PoliticsCambodian workers threw a 'ping-pong bomb' in Chon Buri and now face arrest, visa cancellation and up to 20 years in Thai prison. Learn how police traced them.
Immigration · National NewsExpect up to 45-minute immigration lines as Thai airports tighten security. Learn which travelers face extra screening and the fastest ways to speed your entry.