Thai Labor Minister Targets Foreigners Working Illegally

A talk on a recent article regarding foreigners working in Thailand without any work authorization, especially in the tourism sector, about which the Labour Ministry is also becoming concerned.

Is Crackdown The "New Normal" In Expat Thailand?

A discussion and some personal insight regarding the increasing crackdowns by Thai Immigration and Thai police on foreign lawbreakers which may be a shift in paradigm that could in fact become the norm.

Adjusting Ones Mindset To The Present State Of The US Immigration System

A talk and some insight regarding the US Immigration system which has been made worse over the past few Administrations and is creating frustration for those who have to deal with it.

Approved Insurance For Thai Retirement Visa Extension?

A discussion on Thai Retirement Visas specifically regarding the insurance requirement for which there is a list of insurance companies that have been approved to issue the required documentation.

Thai Bank Accounts And Sponsorship For A K-1 Fiancée Visa?

A talk regarding the financial proof required for sponsoring an immigrant for Green Card status in that it is not possible to use documentation from an overseas bank.

Thai Immigration: The Only Constant Is Change

A general talk on the nature of Thai Immigration Law in that there can be changes in the regulatory structure even though the actual Law itself can change but not frequently.

Is More Clarification Needed For Thai Work Restrictions?

A discussion on the Thai Labour Law which in the past had more restrictions but the present Law is in fact quite clear regarding the restrictions and the restricted occupations.

3 Thai Ministries To "Keep An Eye" On Foreign Businesses?

A talk on the crackdowns on foreigners working illegally for which three Ministries have joined hands in an attempt to keep an eye on foreign-owned businesses in resort areas.

"Deportation On A Weekly Basis" of Foreigners In Thailand?

A talk on the recent Crackdowns by Thai Immigration due to foreigners behaving badly which has resulted in a number of deportations which indicates that this trend may continue.

"Working Not Allowed" Added To Thai Visa Stamps?

A talk on whether or not an additional stamp could be added to Thai Visas to advise that the particular visa issued does not provide work authorization.