Thai Police Investigating Foreigners Working Illegally?

Foreigners working without proper documentation is becoming a serious issue especially in Thailand's South, as can be seen by the police crackdowns on nominee businesses.

Thai Police Going Undercover to Arrest Illegal Foreigners?

Thai Law Enforcement is talking the issue of illegal foreigner very seriously as can be seen by the recent crackdowns which now also include police officers going undercover.

Thai-Khmer Border News Update

Although there has been some movement to decompress the tensions along the Thai-Cambodia Border, the First Army Region has actually confirmed that the borders do remain closed.

Americans Taking a Page from Thai Immigration's Playbook?

US Immigration specifically those in the US illegally may face deportation as evidenced by a recent incident, which is the same practice used in Thailand for those in Thailand illegally.

Marriage in Thailand: Document Certification Versus Notarization?

The process required for couples who were married abroad to use their marriage certificate for legal purposes in Thailand is quite cumbersome and legal advice may be necessary.

Can I "Retire Immediately" in Thailand?

Retirement in Thailand is still the one of the best options, and even though the process is not as straightforward as in the past, the cost of living is still very affordable.

Paper filing for K-1, K-3, CR-1, IR-1 Visas?

It is not unheard of for petitions for US Visas to be misplaced during the process which is why paper filings may be a better way to go than filing digitally.

Thai Police Investigate "Nominee Structures" "Used to Conceal Foreign Control"?

Thai Police are cracking down on companies suspected of operating illegally and seizing business registration and tax documents to determine if nominees are being used to hide foreign control.

Receipt Notices for K-1, K-3, CR-1, IR-1 Visas?

When going through the US Immigration process, one will come across various types of receipt notices of which one must keep track in order to keep abreast of the status of one's petition.

What Are the Costs of Retiring in Thailand?

While retirement in Thailand can be very reasonable compared to many other countries, consideration should also be given to additional expenses depending on each person's lifestyle.