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Thai Law Enforcement is very serious about foreigners carrying out illegal activities in Thailand as can be evidenced by a recent theft by a young man who will most likely be deported.

The US Immigration is presently in a situation whereby the system has slowed down due to crackdowns by the Trump Administration and this is impacting certain visas as well as the issuance of Advance Parole.

Thai Immigration is continuing with crackdowns on those who are in Thailand illegally as evidenced by continuing crackdowns, mostly recently on an African scam centre.

Doing business in Thailand illegally is frowned upon, even more so when operating in a restricted occupation and will result in being arrested and most likely deported.

There are certain requirements that must be met for those seeking a Retirement Visa for Thailand including financial requirements which has recently undergone a slight change.

Crackdowns on illegal immigration by the Trump Administration has resulted in a slow down of visa issuance in some countries in the region, even though there are interviews being scheduled for April in Thailand.

Thailand has two categories of Retirement Visas for which the main difference is the requirement of insurance which is required for the O-A but not the O Retirement Visa.

Visa conversion in Thailand is a much debated topic, but those who are in country on a Tourist Visa or visa exempt, may be able to convert to Retirement Visa, but at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

The Trump Administration has announced that they are pausing the issuance of new Immigrant Visas which may effect the K-1 Visa, even though it is technically a non-immigrant visa.

The Trump Administration recently imposed a Visa pause on the issuance of immigrant visas from certain countries, whereby interviews are now being scheduled for April which could indicate an end to the pause in April.