Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
National News · ImmigrationThai couple arrested for luring workers to Cambodia scam compounds with fake jobs. 150,000 trapped regionally. Learn to spot trafficking traps and protect yourself.
Tourism · ImmigrationThailand's arrival fee launching mid-2026 will exceed 300 baht. Learn how insurance costs, departure fees, and exemptions affect expats traveling to Thailand.
Immigration · TourismThailand reverses 60-day visa exemption back to 30 days. Learn why the 2024 policy ended, what alternatives exist, and critical dates for travelers and expats in Thailand.
Immigration · Digital LifestyleThailand cancels 60-day visa-free scheme, reverting to 30 days for 93 countries. Discover DTV alternatives, extension options & what this means for your stay.
Immigration · TourismChinese tourist permanently banned from Thailand after destroying airport gates, causing $15,000 damage. Criminal charges could mean 4-year sentence.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand targets 50,000+ firms in property enforcement sweep. Foreign resort owners face new proof-of-funds rules. Essential legal guide for expats.
Immigration · National News17 arrested in Chanthaburi's Pong Nam Ron as Cambodia's scam crackdown pushes workers to Thailand. New border fence underway. Border security updates.
Immigration · National NewsChinese tourist banned for life after damaging Suvarnabhumi gate for ฿450,000. Learn what airport incidents cost travelers and expats in Thailand today.
Immigration · TourismThailand hikes departure tax 53% (฿730→฿1,120) from June 2026 and reviews 60-day visa exemptions. How the premium tourism shift affects residents' living costs.