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Thai Immigration Officials Increasingly Serious About Overstay?
A talk on Thai Immigration specifically on overstay which even though a fine can be paid for short periods of overstay- depending on where one is caught - a long overstay could result in being blacklisted for a certain period of time.
Are Thai "Visas In Retreat"?
A talk on Thai Immigration specifically in that more countries are now being offered visa exemption for tourists even though other visa categories such as business and marriage visas etc. are still required.
A New Crackdown By Thai Immigration?
A talk on a smuggling ring on which Thai Immigration spent a substantial amount of time gathering information before cracking down indicating that Thai Immigration is serious about trafficking and illegal immigrants in Thailand.
Do Thai Media Visas Avoid "Lengthy Bureaucracy"?
A talk on Thai Immigration specifically visas of which some are being made more flexible such as the Media visa in the context of making films in Thailand even though there are still some stringent requirements.
"Residency" In Thailand: Disambiguation
A talk to clarify the word "Residence" which can become confusing especially as it is used in more than one context and may not always refer to the status of being a legal permanent resident in a country.
All Thai O Visas Are Equal, Some Are More Equal Than Others?
A discussion on Thai Immigration specifically O Visas which is the miscellaneous category that has various sub-categories such as the O and O-A which have different requirements making one "more equal" than the other.
What About A "Working" Retirement In Thailand?
A talk on working in Thailand for which some visas have a work authorization element but they do not include the Thai Retirement Visas.
Have Thai Embassies Made Visa Applications More Difficult?
A discussion regarding visa processing at Thai Embassies which have become more complicated due to the online system which can be a nightmare to deal with.
How Often Do I Need To Renew My Thai Work Permit?
A talk on working in Thailand and the documentation associated therewith which includes a Work Permit which needs to be renewed annually unless one has BOI promotion for which the renewals are every 2 years.
Is There A Good Reason For Thai Immigrations 90 Day Reporting?
A talk on the 90-day reporting in Thailand for which Thai Immigration has advised that if someone were to pass away, (either in Thailand or back home) it makes it possible to contact the person in Thailand.