BANGKOK – Thailand is tightening its grip on national security. In a major policy push, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered immediate legal updates to accelerate the deportation of foreign criminals. The goal is clear: stop overseas lawbreakers from exploiting legal loopholes and repeating their offenses on Thai soil. This directive comes amid growing concerns over […]

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CHIANG RAI - Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has rolled out a strict overhaul of visa checks, focusing on the long-standing “visa runs” habit that has allowed many foreign visitors to bend immigration rules while posing as short-term tourists.

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