Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National NewsThailand requires DNA tests & in-person visits for birth registration after 500 Chinese children got citizenship fraudulently. What expat families must know now.
Immigration · PoliticsThai police detained UN refugee hours before Canada flight despite approved resettlement. Why expats face immigration risk even with legal status.
National News · Immigration16-year-old Myanmar national arrested for motorcycle theft in Chiang Saen exposes border crime patterns. What northern Thailand residents need to know.
National News · ImmigrationPolice arrest Phayao logistics coordinator in Thai Airways heroin smuggling ring to Australia. Network used Facebook to recruit flight crew as drug couriers.
Health · ImmigrationAmerican fitness YouTuber Connor Murphy, 32, drowned in Thailand lake after psychotic episode. What expats need to know about mental health emergencies.
Immigration · TourismRussian arrested at Phuket Airport with 17kg cannabis. Thailand's domestic legality doesn't protect exports—severe penalties apply. What residents must know.
Economy · ImmigrationBangkok's ultra-wealthy population grows 50% by 2030. How surging property prices, infrastructure, and job opportunities affect residents and investors.
Immigration · National NewsTwo Chinese nationals arrested in Pattaya for illegal surrogacy operations. Thailand enforces 10-year prison penalties for commercial fertility crimes.
Immigration · National NewsJuly 5 Bangkok raids target unlicensed venues. Foreign workers detained face ฿50,000 fines, 5-year imprisonment, and 10-year re-entry bans. Learn enforcement penalties.