Thai "Immigration Bureau Has Refused Entry to About 2,900 Foreigners"?

Thai Immigration is taking the issue of foreigners trying to live in Thailand in an inappropriate visa status quite seriously, and crackdowns are resulting in many foreigners being turned away.

Is Thailand Really a "Dead Man Walking"?

Following the recent election, the newly appointed government under Anutin has come up with several policies they feel will benefit the economy which is not as bad as many people have stated.

Bill of Rights Tested in US Immigration Context?

The present Trump Administration is intent on tackling illegal immigration even though their methods have been overly aggressive and resulted in a number of court challenges.

Presenting E-Visa at Thai Immigration Checkpoint Is Critical?

For those who are entering Thailand, most especially when using visas such as B Visas or O Visas, it is recommended that one's passport is open to the visa page so as to avoid being wrongly stamped in to the country.

Thai Government to "Improve Tax Collection Efficiency"?

The new Government is planning to restructure the Excise Tax System in order to increase taxes whereby it appears that a carbon tax will be added which in fact has proved to not work in other jurisdictions.

Issues Associated with Thai Companies Owning Houses?

Companies that are set up purely as a front to own property for a foreigner is against the law in Thailand but in some circumstances, whereby a married couple are involved for instance, a home could be owned by a company.

Criminals in Thailand: Beware the Lion Dancers

Law Enforcement in Thailand will go to great lengths to catch criminals as evidenced by a recent case whereby undercover police managed to successfully arrest a burglar by dressing as lion dancers.

Thai "Long-Stay" Visas "Secure Long-Term Residency"?

The long-stay visas which can be given upon purchase or rental of condos of a certain value, do not confer "Permanent Residence" but merely provide possibility of residing in Thailand on a one-year which is renewed annually.

Restricted Occupations and Real Estate in Thailand?

Long-stay visas based on condo purchase or rental prices are causing concern as foreigners could buy or rent multiple units and then rent them on short-term which is in violation of the restricted occupations.

"Too Easy for Foreigners to Acquire Property in Thailand"?

The long-stay visas for those who purchase or rent real estate at a certain price are causing concern to locals with regard to foreigners who could stay in Thailand for extended periods without any particular reason.

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