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Complaints have been heard from tourists with regard to the long lines at Thailand's main airport, which is due not only to high season but also increased scrutiny due to the present concerns on national security.

Some information regarding the timing requirement for bank balances for Retirement Visas has been received from a Provincial Immigration Office which is worth noting as it mat also apply to other offices.

Some information has been received from a viewer in a nearby province regarding health insurance for O-A Retirement Visa holders which although has not yet been noticed elsewhere yet, is worth keeping an eye on.

Banking for foreigners in Thailand is becoming more difficult especially when officials at the bank or immigration are giving out information on the other organization which is oftentimes incorrect, adding to more confusion.

Changes to Immigration requirements do occur, whereby a viewer has received information indicating that the time period for money held in a bank account for a Thai Retirement Visa could change next year.

Trump's Crackdown on Immigrant Visas also effects Thailand, the US' oldest ally in South East Asia, whereby if the situation carries on, Thai Policy makers could feel that similar treatment should be given to the US.

Thai Authorities take the issue of using nominees to set up businesses very seriously as evidenced by increasing crackdowns on businesses that have illegally been set up, especially in restricted occupations.

The Trump Administration crack down on Immigrant Visas as evidenced by the recent pause on the issuance of certain visas could result in a tit-for-tat whereby Thailand could also revoke or deny visas including the DTV.

Thai Immigration is seriously cracking down on foreigners who use nominees to set up companies illegally whereby arrests are being carried out on a continual basis.

Foreigners continue to come up against bothersome issues with the Thai Banking System, especially as it applies to limits that are applied to the use of their own funds, in their own account.