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Thai Authorities take the issue of working without proper work authorization very seriously and continue to crackdown on illegal working as evidenced by the recent revocation of visas and probable deportation that will result.

The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs is considering a people centred approach to diplomacy and support for Thais overseas whilst at the same time considering using AI which in some ways seems contradictory.

Thai Authorities take the issue of working illegally in Thailand and have arrested more illegal workers as part of their crackdown against those working without correct work authorization in Thailand.

The Destination Thailand Visa which was created as a visa for "nomads" is now being scrutinized at immigration checkpoints to ensure it is not being used to live in Thailand rather than travel in and out.

Thailand's peak travel period of Songkran which is coming up soon, is being disrupted by the cost of fuel which will push other costs up and may undermine Thailand's competitiveness in the tourism market.

Quite a few people who have applied for the Destination Thailand Visa have mentioned that they were turned down and one of the reasons could be that the financial requirements of the visa had not been met.

Some anecdotal evidence has indicated that holders of the DTV are encountering some issues which could also impact re-entry if the DTV holder has already used several border runs to re-enter Thailand.

Thai Authorities are seriously cracking down on the use of nominees in Thailand with the main focus being on companies which have been set up illegally so foreigners can own land.

Thai Authorities continue to crackdown on foreigners working illegally in Thailand especially with regard to any business enterprise that involves children which will be faced with a higher degree of scrutiny.

The Thai Government is presently reviewing the period of stay provided under the visa exemption stamp which is available to 93 countries which could lead to a reform of the Immigration Act itself.