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Thailand Launches Operation Rabbit Hunt to Identify And Arrest Illegal Adult Content Creators, Seven...

National — Seven suspects, including several foreign nationals, were arrested in Thailand for producing and distributing explicit content online. On December 9th, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) ordered the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD) to apprehend seven...

Thailand Suspends Filing of TM6 Immigration Form for Land and Sea Arrivals

PRESS RELEASE: The effective dates have been extended until 30 April 2025. Bangkok, 17 October 2024 – Thailand has extended the suspension of the requirement to fill out the ‘To Mo 6’ (TM6) immigration form for foreign...

The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General Thailand Announce Changes to U.S. Visa Services Effective...

Bangkok, Thailand: The U.S. Embassy and Consulate General in Thailand will be implementing a new online support system for U.S. visa services starting September 28th, 2024.  As part of this transition, services including the online...

Thai Tourism Minister Vows to Continue Visa-Free Policies and Boost Domestic Travel

National — On September 5th, 2024, newly-appointed Deputy Finance Minister Chulaphan Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the Entertainment Complex (Casino) project after completing public hearings on the draft bill, with over 80% of respondents expressed...

UPDATE: Visa Revocation of Swiss Expat at Center of Viral Court Case in Phuket...

Phuket – A visa revocation order will be canceled after the Phuket Kwaeng Court has dismissed a prominent viral case involving a Swiss Expat allegedly assaulting a Thai doctor. Our previous stories: A doctor was allegedly kicked...

Thai Restaurant Association Praises New Cash Distribution Plan for Vulnerable Groups

National — On August 24th, 2024, Mrs. Thaniwan Kulmongkol, the president of the Thai Restaurant Association, expressed her approval of the new government's plan to distribute 10,000 baht in cash to 14.5 million vulnerable citizens...

Thai Hotels Face 170M Baht Losses After FTI Collapse

PRESS RELEASE: Thai hotels have reported combined losses of 173 million baht following the collapse of the German tour firm FTI Group, a sharp increase from the 111 million baht initially estimated in June. The Thai...

Thailand Officially Grants 60-Day Visa Exemption to Passport Holders from 90 Countries and Territories

National — On July 15th, 2024, the Royal Gazette announced new regulations from the Ministry of Interior, granting visa exemptions for passport holders from 90 countries and territories for short-term visits up to 60 days....

Thai Interior Ministry Announces Updated Visa Measures to Boost Tourism and Economy, Effective on...

National — On July 12th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, announced the issuance of four updated ministerial regulations to modernize visa measures in alignment with global efforts...

Thailand Attracts More Indian Tourists as a Result of Visa-Free Extension

PRESS RELEASE: Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharoke disclosed that Thailand has attracted more Indian tourists as a result of the visa-free measure. The Thai cabinet earlier approved the extension of a temporary visa exemption for visitors...
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