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The BOI in Thailand has something like its own visa system but recently it became apparent that the BOI Visas are not properly aligned with the new e-gates at Suvarnabhumi causing problems for the passport holders.

Banking documentation required for certain visa renewals in Thailand is becoming more onerous, which could negatively impact Thailand as too much overreach may just drive people away.

There are a few ways by which a foreign national can set up a company in Thailand, and as long as ell the criteria are met in accordance with the law, raids carried out on nominee companies can be avoided.

An official working at DHS itself, has been alleged of a crime that is actually one of the reasons a person is considered to be inadmissible to the United States.

Recent reports on social media have mentioned that there is serious congestion at Phuket Airport whereby the Immigration Bureau has implemented certain measures to alleviate the problem.

Both Thai Immigration and the Police are very proactive in dealing with crimes but some of the recent incidents may not have arisen if the Visas were less vague especially with regard to work and tax issues in Thailand.

The Thailand Elite Visa (Thailand Privilege Visa) was originally intended to be a hassle free visa but has recently come up with some new requirements especially regarding work for those who are employed outside Thailand.

Some regulations regarding the Thai Retirement Visa may be changing specifically in the context of banking documentation and details regarding the visa holder's home.

Many retirees in Thailand with the requisite sum depostited in a Thai bank account may be concerned that their money may face a bail out which probably will not occur as Thai banks seem more solvent than banks in the West.