Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · PoliticsUS suspends new Thai immigrant visas starting 21 Jan 2026 amid public-charge review. Find out who’s exempt, documentation tips, and legal options for Thai families.
National News · ImmigrationThai police will launch a nationwide child-trafficking crackdown in 2026. Discover safety tips parents and expats in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket must know.
Politics · ImmigrationOver 139,500 Thai expats from Australia to Germany signed up for Feb polls & charter vote via Smart Vote app. Discover key hotspots, deadlines and why each envelope could sway Thailand’s future.
Immigration · TourismSouth Korean Embassy outlines docs Thai visitors need to breeze through Incheon immigration—hotel booking, return ticket, funds and host proof.
Immigration · Politics162 Thai workers detained in Cambodia cross Chanthaburi’s Ban Laem border after health checks and warrant screening. Follow our updates for next repatriation steps.
Immigration · National NewsThailand boosts security at Chanthaburi’s Ban Laem crossing after 162 Thais repatriated from Cambodia amid scam crackdown. Prepare for stricter checks.
Immigration · PoliticsA clerical mix-up at Mae Sot sent a rape-murder suspect back to Myanmar. Learn how this error may slow migrant labor and trade on Thailand’s border today.
Tourism · ImmigrationA Norwegian tourist found naked in Udon Thani faces a ฿5,000 fine and possible deportation. Learn Thailand's indecency law and tips to avoid legal trouble.
Immigration · EconomyThailand’s migrant safety net buckles amid floods, policy flux and border friction; activists unveil a 5-step plan to expand social security and visa access.