Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · EconomyChiang Rai province intensifies border security with stricter inspections targeting smuggling networks. Details on checkpoint changes and impacts for expats.
Immigration · National NewsThailand immigration crackdown targets forged passports and visa fraud. Learn what employers, landlords, and residents must verify to avoid ฿100,000 penalties.
Immigration · EconomyThailand intensifies foreign property ownership enforcement. Four Russians arrested in major Chon Buri bust. Understand nominee scheme risks and legal alternatives in ฿5B crackdown.
Immigration · TourismThailand grants India 30-day visa-free entry (upgraded from VoA) while cutting EU & 57 nations from 60 to 30 days. TDAC screening & facial recognition start mid-2026.
Politics · ImmigrationChinese journalist Bai Zhaodong faces deportation from Bangkok despite torture risks. Case affects 3+ other UNHCR refugees, testing Thailand's asylum commitments.
Immigration · National News500+ Rohingya feared dead as boats sink near Myanmar. Thailand's Andaman coast faces increased refugee arrivals amid record maritime crisis in 2026.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand escalates enforcement against nominee shareholder schemes. Learn penalties, new verification rules, and compliance steps for foreign investors and expats.
Immigration · National NewsThailand intensifies immigration raids with zero tolerance for overstays. Learn about deportation bans up to 10 years, fines, and compliance requirements.
National News · ImmigrationThai authorities arrested 32 suspects in a massive birth certificate fraud scheme that granted 500 Chinese children fraudulent citizenship. Major implications for residents.