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Although US Immigration is focusing more on illegal immigration, a divorced petitioner is now required to provide the original divorce decree when requesting a US Marriage Visa which seems unnecessary.

Thailand is still one of the best choices for expat retirees and even though banking is becoming more complex, other requirements should remain largely unchanged in 2026.

The row between Thailand and Cambodia, which flared up after the leaked clip of a conversation between Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is now being poo-pooed by a member of the Shinawatras as not being the cause of the row.

It is possible for foreign nationals to apply for Thai citizenship but there are certain requirements to be met whereby legal assistance is often necessary in order to complete the process.

90-day Reporting is one of the legal requirements for Non-Immigrant Visas in Thailand, including the LTR visa, and will most likely continue to be a requirement going in to 2026.

This talk is to send a shout out to Bangkok Pat to show appreciation for his YouTube talks and also to sincerely thank the viewers of the Integrity Legal Channel for being followers for many years now and into 2026.

Foreigners who are married to a Thai citizen can avail themselves of the Thai O Marriage Visa which although may face checks due to sham marriages in the past, is still a good choice going into 2026.

Stickman, an icon to the expats of Thailand for over 2 decades has made the decision to step down from writing chronicles on Bangkok nightlife citing that Bangkok has changed.

Although it is possible for expats to obtain a Thai Driving licence, the procedure can be quite cumbersome and will most likely remain the same in 2026.

Obtaining Thai Permanent Residence is a lengthy process, but owning a Thai company and complying with all the correct legal requirements, still remains the best path to take.