Immigration · National NewsIndonesian Man Arrested in Phuket for $10M Romance Scam Faces US Extradition
Indonesian man arrested at Phuket resort ran $10M romance scam using hired models. Thailand now fast-tracks extradition—how to protect yourself.
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Immigration · TourismStolen Guitar in Phuket Highlights Thailand's Visa Policy Debate
A stolen guitar in Phuket fuels debate over Thailand's 60-day visa exemption. Explore how petty crime drives calls for policy change affecting residents.
Tourism · ImmigrationPattaya Streamlines Emergency Help for Expats and Tourists
Pattaya partners with Thailand's Foreign Ministry for faster emergency response when expats and tourists face arrest, medical crises, or document loss.
Immigration · National NewsThailand Marriage Equality Opens Spousal Visas, Property Rights for Foreign Couples
Thailand's 2025 marriage equality law now grants same-sex couples spousal visas, joint property ownership & inheritance rights. Complete 2026 guide for expats.
Immigration · National NewsFugitive Turkish Engineer Arrested in Pattaya: What International Warrants Mean for Thailand Residents
76-year-old Turkish engineer arrested in Pattaya hotel under Interpol Red Notice for 2023 earthquake building collapse. What the case reveals about extradition in Thailand.
Economy · ImmigrationHow Foreign Investment is Reshaping Koh Phangan: What This Means for Residents and Long-Term Expats
How foreign investment is reshaping Koh Phangan: property price surges, nominee business schemes, and what it means for expats and locals living in Thailand.
Immigration · National NewsHow Thailand's Airport Biometric Scanners Caught a Drug Fugitive from Canada
Canadian drug suspect caught at Suvarnabhumi Airport via biometric screening and Interpol database. Thailand's security system tracks international fugitives.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's Airport Security Now Locks Out International Fugitives Instantly
Real-time Interpol checks at Thai airports now catch wanted fugitives instantly. How the new system affects visa holders and border crossings.
Immigration · TourismThailand Plans to Cut Visa Exemption from 60 to 30 Days: What Long-Stay Travelers Need to Know
Thailand may cut visa exemption from 60 to 30 days. Learn how the proposed changes affect extensions, border runs, and which visas work for longer stays.