Thai Local Immigration Office Authority?

A discussion on a recent comment regarding the Red Card/Yellow Card policy that has recently been brought into use in Phuket which is possible because local Immigration offices do have certain autonomy to do so.
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Delays in Thai Visa Extension Processing?

A discussion on the crackdowns by Thai Immigration which has resulted in higher scrutiny when processing visa extensions thereby slowing down the system.
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A "Great Reset" in Thai Immigration Policy?

A talk on Thai Immigration and the recent crackdowns and more scrutiny on visa applications and extensions which points to a system that is going to be more strict moving forward.
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Thailand Border Run Update: Tak Border Checkpoint Currently Closed?

A discussion on Border Runs in Thailand inasmuch as the border checkpoint between Mae Sot and Myawaddy is temporarily closed due to clashes between the Myanmar military and junta opponents..
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Processing Delays for Thai Retirement Visa Extensions?

A discussion regarding the crackdowns by Thai Immigration which have resulted in more scrutiny thereby resulting in slower processing times for various types of visas.
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Thai Immigration's Secret Top 10 List?

Another talk on the crackdowns by Thai Tourist Police specifically regarding a list of ten tourist-related crimes.
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Bank Balances and Thai Retirement Visas

A discussion regarding the heavy scrutiny by Thai Immigration since the end of the Emergency Decree and the need therefore to be sure that one's bank balance is maintained for Thai Retirement Visas
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Production of a Passport for Thai Immigration Purposes

A discussion on the necessity to show one's passport to guest houses or hotels etc in which one is staying when in Thailand as it is a requirement by Thai Immigration.
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A Thailand Elite Visa with Condo Purchase?

A discussion in reply to a recent query regarding the possibility that Thailand Elite Visas could be provided as a benefit when purchasing a Condo in Thailand.
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Thai Retirement Visas, FATCA, and Bank Accounts

A discussion on FATCA and the role it plays in that the US Government requires Thai Banks to disclose information on bank accounts held by US citizens overseas.
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