Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · TourismThailand's passport ranks 63rd globally, 5th in ASEAN with 77 visa-free destinations. See how Thai nationals' travel access compares to Singapore and Malaysia.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand extends 770K migrant worker permits to 2027. Find out how this impacts your job prospects, wages, business costs, and daily expenses in Thailand.
Immigration · National News800+ Rohingya feared dead at sea in 2026 as trafficking networks use Thailand's borders as transit corridors. What expats and residents need to know about the crisis.
Immigration · National NewsThailand intensifies border enforcement with longer delays at checkpoints, stricter cannabis licensing, and tighter parcel inspections. Here's how it affects you.
Immigration · EconomyChiang Rai province intensifies border security with stricter inspections targeting smuggling networks. Details on checkpoint changes and impacts for expats.
Tourism · ImmigrationAustralian detained for skateboarding in Phuket. Learn Thailand's traffic laws, fines up to ฿5,000, legal skateparks, and visa risks for foreigners.
Immigration · National News22 Thais returned via Chiang Khong border from Laos scam centers. Learn recruitment warning signs, cross-border trafficking tactics & Thailand hotlines to report.
Immigration · National NewsThailand uncovers birth certificate scam: 500+ fake citizens linked to property fraud and money laundering. What expats need to know about the crackdown.
Immigration · National NewsThailand immigration crackdown targets forged passports and visa fraud. Learn what employers, landlords, and residents must verify to avoid ฿100,000 penalties.