Thailand: Immigration

Thailand has introduced a new regulatory framework that may expose foreign nationals who violate the Foreign Business Act to deportation. The regulation establishes an administrative process for referring foreign nationals for deportation where unlawful business conduct is deemed necessary to address in the interests of public order, including the use of nominee arrangements and operating without proper licensing.

On May 19, 2026, the Cabinet of the Royal Thai Government approved, in principle, revisions to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme and visa on arrival (VOA) program, as proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa regime offers an attractive immigration pathway for qualifying foreign nationals, providing a 10-year renewable permission to stay in Thailand.

On May 19, 2026, the Cabinet of the Royal Thai Government approved, in principle, revisions to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme and visa on arrival (VOA) program, as proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Thailand officially ended the use of the traditional paper-based Thai work permit system. As of Oct. 13, 2025, it has replaced the previous "Blue Book" with a fully digital platform known as the e-Work Permit System.

Conflicts, heightened political tensions, economic volatility, trade tariffs, restrictions on travel and the movement of assets will leave many individuals worldwide...