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Although Thai Immigration now has the capability of using digital AI surveillance technology to pick up overstayers, this technology should be be treated as only a tool, as it also has negative consequences.

Thai Immigration continues to crackdown on foreigners working illegally in Thailand and also on illegally set up businesses such as a recent case regarding an illegal school which also employed illegal staff.

Banking in Thailand has become more difficult, especially as the Bank of Thailand is now cracking down on high-value transactions apparently to tackle money laundering and suspicious money flows.

Working in Thailand without work authorization is illegal and although random raids are conducted, oftentimes, tip offs from other persons could also lead to being arrested.

Although digitization and biometrics may not always be a good thing, the installation of self-service check-in counters at airport checkpoints in Thailand do make the process quicker and more streamlined.

The continuing incidents of foreign prostitutes and foreigners involved in street brawls in Thailand could result in the newly appointed Government making changes to present Immigration policy.

The Thai-Cambodia conflict resulting in the border being shut down has impacted cross border trade and also border running for immigration purposes for which the situation could last until May when could be held.

The Thai Government is cracking down on people working illegally in Thailand but their idea to reduce the number of days provided in the visa-free scheme may not be the proper solution.

The Thailand Elite (Privilege) Visa which was originally sold as a hassle-free retirement visa is now facing issues including visa holders being questioned by Immigration over issues such as length of stay and finances.

Thai Elite Visa holders are facing questions regarding their finances etc., which could also happen to DTV holders who could be considered to be living here using border runs on a visa that only allows one extension.