Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's upgraded biometric systems now flag international fugitives at airports. Learn how this affects expats and visa requirements for Thailand residents.
Immigration · TourismThailand waives overstay penalties for travelers stranded since Feb 28 by Middle East airspace closures. Get 30-day emergency extensions. No fines or bans.
Tourism · ImmigrationWith 100 days to kickoff, frozen $900M security funds, U.S. visa bans on 75 nations, and Iran's uncertain participation threaten World Cup 2026 preparations.
Tourism · ImmigrationDon Mueang's new 24-hour automated departure gates cut exit time to 60 seconds. Learn eligibility rules, passport requirements, and key limitations for faster Thailand departures.
Digital Lifestyle · ImmigrationPattaya's 40,000-70,000 expats find refuge from global turmoil despite rising costs, stronger baht, and uncertain visa rules reshaping life on Thailand's coast.
Immigration · TourismDon Mueang Airport now offers 24/7 automated e-passport gates saving eligible travelers 10-30 minutes per departure. Learn who qualifies and how to use Bangkok's new fast immigration system.
Immigration · TourismTwo Ugandan women arrested on Koh Phangan admitted earning 500,000 baht monthly from sex work. The arrests followed an Israeli tourist's robbery complaint and revealed an online operation.
Immigration · PoliticsThailand's Uyghur deportation case reveals asylum protection gaps for foreign residents. What the 2026 ASEAN extradition treaty means for your legal safety.
Immigration · National NewsTwo Ugandan sex workers arrested on Koh Phangan reportedly earned ฿500K monthly. What this case reveals about Thailand's underground economy and deportation enforcement trends.