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Thai Immigration is increasing scrutiny at their checkpoints when entering Thailand especially with regard to passports and proof that one has both sufficient funds and a ticket for travel onwards.

Thailand's visa exemption program allows nationals from 93 countries to enter Thailand without a visa whereby presently, a limit of 60 days is allowed which may soon be reduced.

Thailand is making some updates to its visas which include a new multiple-entry tourist visa which will be very attractive to those who come regularly to Thailand.

Thai Immigration is tightening up various parts of the system including stricter screening methods in order to ensure that entrants are not those who are planning any illicit activities while in the Kingdom

Foreigners who wish to retire in Thailand should spend time looking around the country before choosing a location as people have different preferences depending on their personality and requirements.

The MFA in Thailand is proposing to reduce the number of days permitted under the visa exemption scheme whereby the proposal will be put to the Cabinet prior to the change taking effect.

The Thailand Elite Visa created many years ago to be a long-term residence visa is now being scrutinized in much the same way as a tourist visa whereby proof of funds and income documentation must be shown.

The Thai Immigration Act of 1979 was working well until the previous Government created new visas which contradict certain aspects of the Act causing confusion and frustration for authorities and visa holders.

Thai Authorities are continuing to crackdown and arrest foreign nationals who are working in Thailand without work authorization as can be seen by the frequent arrests that are occurring.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand is considering reducing the period of stay in Thailand under the visa exemption scheme from 60 to 30 days as reports indicate that some foreign visitors are misusing the scheme.