Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · TourismThailand halves visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for 93 countries. Learn how the new rule affects your travel plans and extension options mid-2026.
Immigration · EconomySouth Korea blacklists four Isan provinces from E-8 seasonal work visas through 2026 due to worker abscondment. Impact on Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum residents.
Immigration · TourismThailand cuts visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days in May 2026. Learn strategic visa alternatives like the DTV for digital nomads and expats.
Immigration · EconomyThailand intensifies migrant labor enforcement with harsh penalties for employers and workers. Learn what the Phitsanulok crackdown means for residents.
Immigration · TechThailand's AI cameras now identify visa overstayers in markets and streets. Two men caught after 2+ years hiding. What this means for your visa status.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's 2026 enforcement targets expats in Phuket, Koh Phangan, and Pai. New zero-tolerance rules for driving licenses, work permits, and visa violations.
Immigration · National NewsThailand intensifies border enforcement against smuggling networks. Learn what this means for residents, employers, and wage dynamics in Eastern Thailand.
Immigration · National NewsMyanmar translator endured 5 hours of torture by Chinese employers in Rayong over 12,000 baht wage debt. What this case reveals about migrant worker safety in Thailand.
Immigration · TourismViral Pattaya beach incident reveals enforcement gaps in Thailand's new 10-year sex crime laws. What reactive policing means for resident safety and local governance.