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Visa, immigration and entry-rule updates for Thailand.
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Thailand Affairs
Thailand’s deportation process explained after Koh Samui case
Thailand's deportation process allows detention, a 15-day appeal window and a pause if appealed, as the Koh Samui case shows.
Thailand Affairs
Thailand’s civil service reform could speed up admin
Thailand’s civil service reform could cut bureaucracy, save budget money and eventually improve immigration and permit processing.
Practical Information
Bangkok household registration scandal triggers checks
Bangkok’s household registration scandal exposes Tabien Baan risks for owners, migrants and investors after 64 Myanmar children were listed at one apartment.
Thailand Affairs
Pink cards Thailand probe spreads across Bangkok
Bangkok is investigating suspected fraud in pink cards Thailand, with 50 district offices reporting and stricter checks expected.
Practical Information
TH-AI Passport and the privacy question
TH-AI Passport drew one million sign-ups in 48 hours, but privacy questions remain as Thailand has not detailed data-protection rules.