Tag: foreigners
Foreigners Arrested for Diving in Thailand
Two foreigners have been arrested, deported, and blacklisted from Thailand after taking videos of illegal activities harming marine life off the coast of Koh...
Thailand Extends Visa Amnesty, Recommends Extending Emergency Decree
Thailand's Cabinet has extended visa amnesty for foreigners stranded in the country until September 26, as well as recommended extending the country's emergency decree...
Thailand Clarifies Medical Marijuana Laws for Foreigners
Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize medical marijuana late last year.
But up until recently, it was unclear what role foreigners could...
TM30 Update: Thai Immigration Clarifies ’24 Reporting’, Some Foreigners Exempt
Thai immigration officials have issued a notification reassuring certain foreigners in Thailand that they don't need to report to immigration when they change their...
Thailand Alters Rules and Requirements for Foreign Workers
Recently, the Thai government passed a new law amending the regulations, requirements, and penalties for foreigners working in the Kingdom.
Perhaps the biggest changes are...
Thousands of Foreigners Denied Entry at Thai Airports in 2018
In the first six months of 2018, over 7,000 foreigners have been arrested or barred from entering Thailand at the country's five major airports,...
Qatar Changes Immigration Rules for Overseas Workers
Foreigners working in the country will not need permission from employers to shift workplaces
Qatar has recently introduced amendments to its laws regarding the exit,...
Phuket Cracks Down on Russian Businesses
Phuket begins a crackdown on foreign businesses this week, beginning in the north with Russian-owned operations. Local officials will conduct raids in the northern Thalang...
Phuket Officials Announce Crackdown on Foreigners Working Illegally
Following a protest by Phuket’s taxi drivers against Russian businesses, Phuket officials are saying that many foreigners are working in the city illegally. Authorities...
Thailand and Myanmar Join for a Deep Sea Port
Thailand and Myanmar have begun to work together in a joint project to construct a new deep sea port in Myanmar.
The $50 billion Dawei...
