Legal Services & Resources 

Thailand will hopefully see the number of visitors increase due to a recently launched direct flight from Paris to Phuket which is a major development for the Thai Tourism Sector.

Following substantial activity along the Thai Cambodian border, the Thai PM has announced that the Thai Military is prepared for combat and will respond as necessary to protect the citizens and sovereignty of the country.

Frozen bank accounts is still an issue in Thailand whereby authorities seem to use scams as one reason for shutting down bank accounts which although may be occurring less often, will probably not go away completely.

For those who enter the United States on an Immigration Spouse Visa, take up residency and then wish to travel, it is a good idea to obtain a re-entry permit to avoid any questions regarding abandonment of residence.

Living and working in Thailand without the correct documentation can result in dire circumstances as Immigration now has the capabilities and technology to check ones status.

A person who is denied entry to a country can face certain problems, not least of which is not being accepted by a third country which will result in being sent back to one's home country.

A quick review of the K-1 Fiancé Visa specifically what can be expected for 2026 whereby not many changes have occurred regarding Thailand but bans for neighbouring countries may be encountered.

Working in Thailand without work authorization can lead to a lot of problems, especially for those who are also using visa or border runs to remain in Thailand as evidenced by a recent incident to a Digital Nomad.

Some clarification regarding misconceptions about the DTV being work authorized which is not in fact the case and could lead to unfortunate circumstances when caught.