Legal Services & Resources 

A talk on changes in certain areas of the US Immigration protocols whereby interviews for non-Immigrant US Visas are now being held in person even for visa renewals.

Some changes are being made in certain parts of US Immigration specifically the ESTA system which has recently seen nearly a double increase in the fee for travelers from Visa Waiver countries.

Foreigners working without work authorization is not legal in Thailand and will result in being picked up by the authorities as evidenced by a recent round up of foreign nationals working illegally in the South.

Certain changes have been made in Immigration specifically regarding US Citizenship whereby certain categories of people born in America will no longer be considered US citizens at birth.

Using nominee companies to buy land in Thailand as a foreigner is illegal as evidenced by recent events in the south whereby those companies will be dissolved and the land seized.

The new Thai PM, Mr. Anutin takes the issue of sovereignty seriously as is seen by his visit to the deep south to discuss the issue of the natural exit routes which can be used as escape paths which need better security.

A talk on the issue of US Immigration specifically that Immigration law needs to be strictly enforced, but on the other hand, digital ID could have negative ramifications in the long run.

The Destination Thailand Visa has caused consternation for many holders such as issues regarding working and banking which indicates that a solution should be sought to solve these problems.

General information regarding steps that are taken by the Thai Authorities and staff at the US Embassy, in the event that an American national should pass away in Thailand.