Tracking immigration for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Immigration · National News89 children found in illegal Koh Phangan childcare facility in May 2026 raid. Learn how expats can verify permits and avoid unlicensed operators in Thailand.
Immigration · National NewsThai marriage verification tightens after citizenship scam. Expats face new document requirements. What you need to prepare now to avoid processing delays.
Immigration · TourismThailand reviews 60-day tourist visa exemption amid concerns about abuse. Possible return to 30-day limit for 93 nationalities. What visitors need to know.
Immigration · National News12 Vietnamese nationals arrested at Si Sa Ket border after escaping Cambodia cybercrime compounds. What Thailand residents should know about border security implications.
Immigration · National NewsThai Army detained 12 Vietnamese nationals fleeing forced labor in Cambodia's scam industry. Learn how fake job ads trap workers and the border crisis impact.
Immigration · National NewsThai authorities are intensifying fugitive enforcement with INTERPOL cooperation. Learn how tighter immigration controls affect foreign residents and overstay rules.
Immigration · National NewsIndonesian man arrested at Phuket resort ran $10M romance scam using hired models. Thailand now fast-tracks extradition—how to protect yourself.
Economy · ImmigrationThailand investigates 21,000 nominee businesses. New evidentiary rules, 3-year imprisonment penalties, and asset seizure powers now in effect. Essential compliance guide.
Economy · ImmigrationThai police bust 500+ nominee companies in Krabi's phantom office raid. Foreign business owners face 3 years prison, 1M baht fines. New rules take effect April 2026.