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Issues concerning limits applied to daily bank transactions (except those carried out at the bank) have continued to cause consternation for foreigners since 2025 and it appears that this issue will continue.

Some expats in the Pattaya area have commented that many bars seem empty which could mean that the tourists in Thailand nowadays have different preferences compared to those in the past.

Crackdowns by Thai Immigration on foreigners who overstay their visas are causing slowdowns for travellers at airports in Thailand due to increased scrutiny.

The LTR visa which came into existence in 2022 provides 10 years of status, renewable at the 5-year mark after an audit to ascertain if the holder has accrued revenue for the first 5-year period.

According to some viewers, it seems that Thai Immigration may request to see a prior e-visa as part of the documentation required for the extension of stay process.

The situation in the Middle East has resulted in tourists being stranded in Thailand whereupon Immigration and the Tourism and Sports Ministry have put in measures to provide assistance to those who are genuinely stranded.

Thailand is in the process of installing automated checkpoints for out-bound passengers, which should also help increase efficiency, even with in-bound passengers too.

Thai Immigration views the issue of illegal entry very seriously as evidenced by the recent arrest of some Chinese nationals who managed to cross the border from Cambodia but were later arrested by Immigration officials.

Thai Immigration is installing an automated passport control system for departures whereby AI will also probably be able to calculate any tax liability by cross referencing time spent in Thailand with inbound remittances.

Thai Immigration recently arrested a man living in Thailand using someone else's passport which indicates that Thai Immigration is now also focusing on Law Enforcement and national security in a proactive manner.