Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
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 · 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.
Tourism · ImmigrationThailand's zero-tolerance policy brings instant deportation, visa scrutiny, and transport changes to Pattaya and Phuket. What residents must know now.
Tourism · ImmigrationAfter viral tuk-tuk incident, Phuket police promise maximum fines and tougher enforcement for tourist misconduct. What residents need to know about the crackdown.
Immigration · National NewsFour Myanmar construction workers arrested for killing their Chiang Mai employer over months of unpaid wages. What this means for labor rights and hiring practices.
Immigration · National NewsChiang Rai border enforcement intensifies. Essential visa requirements, checkpoint procedures, and compliance tips for foreign residents to avoid detention and fines.
Immigration · Tourism · Digital LifestyleThailand visa rules in 2026 explained: 60-day visa exemption, TDAC arrival card, Visa on Arrival, Tourist Visa, and the 5-year Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).