Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
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 · 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.
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 · TourismVideo of tourist brawl in Pattaya goes viral. What foreign residents should know about legal risks in public altercations and immigration consequences.
Immigration · National NewsThailand cuts 60-day visa exemptions to 30 days and cracks down on nominee businesses. Learn how new enforcement affects expatriates and residents.
Immigration · National NewsThailand's 2025-2026 visa crackdown ends visa runs, limits entries to 2/year, and enforces 180-day tax rule. Complete guide to DTV, LTR & legal stay options.
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.