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Are Thais with US Visas "a Burden on American Tax Payers"?
The US Administration has imposed a Visa Pause on immigrants from 75 countries - including Thailand - which does not seem fair as the number of Thais wanting to relocate to the US is low compared to other countries.
"AI Facial Recognition" Used to Catch Overstaying Foreigner in Thailand?
Although Thai Immigration now has the capability of using digital AI surveillance technology to pick up overstayers, this technology should be be treated as only a tool, as it also has negative consequences.
Thai "Investigators from the Immigration Bureau" Arrest 10 Illegal Teachers?
Thai Immigration continues to crackdown on foreigners working illegally in Thailand and also on illegally set up businesses such as a recent case regarding an illegal school which also employed illegal staff.
Customers Must "Justify Cash Withdrawals" from Thai Bank Accounts?
Banking in Thailand has become more difficult, especially as the Bank of Thailand is now cracking down on high-value transactions apparently to tackle money laundering and suspicious money flows.
A "Super License" for Doing Business in Thailand?
The Thai Government is considering a "Super License" System which would streamline public services by making everything digital which may not be good for the economy of Thailand.
Thai Police Conduct Inspections for Work Permit Violations and Land Issues?
Thai Law Enforcement conducts inspections of foreign owned establishments on a regular basis, and in cases where no illegality is found, authorities will move on, indicating that inspections are for legal reasons.
How Are Most Thai Work Permit Violations Discovered?
Working in Thailand without work authorization is illegal and although random raids are conducted, oftentimes, tip offs from other persons could also lead to being arrested.
"Common Use Self-Service" Kiosks at Thai Immigration?
Although digitization and biometrics may not always be a good thing, the installation of self-service check-in counters at airport checkpoints in Thailand do make the process quicker and more streamlined.
Something's Gotta Give with More Foreigners Behaving Badly?
The continuing incidents of foreign prostitutes and foreigners involved in street brawls in Thailand could result in the newly appointed Government making changes to present Immigration policy.
Thai-Cambodian Border Talk Delays and Expat Immigration Options?
The Thai-Cambodia conflict resulting in the border being shut down has impacted cross border trade and also border running for immigration purposes for which the situation could last until May when could be held.