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Recently, Thai authorities have discussed new long term specialized visa categories. These coupled with previous long term immigration benefits should be analyzed to decide if they can be of use to specific foreigners in Thailand.

For certain companies, it may be possible to enjoy expedited visa and work permit processing at the 1 stop immigration centers in Thailand.

Recently, Immigration officials in Thailand have taken steps to speed up the processing times associated with arrivals and departures at visa checkpoints in Thailand.

The circumstances under which a Thai work permit can be cancelled or revoked are important for foreign nationals to understand.

Comparing the old "triple entry" tourist visa system with the new 6 month multiple entry tourist visa scheme.

The 10 year retirement visa scheme has come into force in Thailand

Working in Thailand while present on a retirement visa is strictly prohibited.

The Thai O visa can be obtained by those who are married to a foreign national with a work permit in Thailand.

The O visa can be issued specifically for those wishing to retire in Thailand.

Sometimes it can be beneficial to do a bit of "forum shopping" when seeking a Thai visa outside Thailand or the ASEAN region.