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In the past, Thai ED Visas faced a lot of scrutiny but the new ED Plus visa which is being proposed for Bachelor Degree students will permit students to work while they study and also change visa type to work if employed.

The new Government in Thailand is talking about making changes to Immigration which could effect the criteria for long-stay retirement visas but may not effect those already in the system.

Those who are planning to travel to Thailand should be aware that the Government is looking at reducing the visa-free stay to 30 days which could also result in an increase in Border Runs

The new Government of Thailand is planning on streamlining new visas which will include reducing certain visa categories as well as expanding the number of e-visa portals.

Being Blacklisted from Thailand is a serious matter as one will likely not be permitted entry for a long period of time, whereas Refusal of Entry will result in heightened scrutiny when trying to enter.

Another case of "foreigners behaving badly" in Thailand has come up on one of the islands, this time involving a very large drug bust which most likely will result in jail time, deportation and being blacklisted from Thailand.

Foreigners who wish to move to Thailand should plan ahead as there are certain steps that can not be avoided, such as issues regarding Thai Immigration which should be dealt with in advance.

Another incident involving "foreigners behaving badly" has occurred recently on a well known beach town in Thailand resulting in a number of women being arrested, who will then mostly likely be deported.

The US Immigration is going through a period wherein they are pausing visa issuance which now appears to also be impacting fee payment too which is causing much concern among applicants.