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Thai Immigration is continuing to crackdown on foreigners who commit crimes or cause unrest as seen by the large number of visas revoked in 2025, and already a substantial number in the beginning of 2026.

The Middle East war has left many people stranded in Thailand and although their visas are extended and fines are waived, Immigration does need a letter from Embassies confirming that retuning home is not possible.

Following the border clashes with Cambodia last year, the Thai Government is now preparing to install a barrier to boost security with funding that in part has been donated by the Thai people via a Thai Royal Foundation.

Thailand has continued to assist tourists stranded due to the ongoing war in the Middle East such as permitting an empty charter flight to fly to Thailand to take tourists home.

The Thai Central Bank seems to have come up with instructions regarding minimum funds required to maintain visas in Thailand which is not in fact a banking issue but rather an Immigration issue.

Thai Immigration is increasing scrutiny at their checkpoints when entering Thailand especially with regard to passports and proof that one has both sufficient funds and a ticket for travel onwards.

Thailand's visa exemption program allows nationals from 93 countries to enter Thailand without a visa whereby presently, a limit of 60 days is allowed which may soon be reduced.

The US-Iran War may result in the need for the Thai Government to strengthen screening procedures at Immigration checkpoints which could reduce the number of tourists entering the country.

'Beg-packing', which was a concern in Thailand prior to Covid, could resurface due to rising costs whereby tourists could again resort to begging in order to fund their holiday time in the region.

Thailand is making some updates to its visas which include a new multiple-entry tourist visa which will be very attractive to those who come regularly to Thailand.