This week, Thai Immigration has ramped up efforts to crack down on foreigners overstaying their visas, especially in tourist-heavy provinces like Chonburi, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. ๐จ With social media reports of early morning raids and increased checkpoints, expats and tourists alike are being urged to keep their passports and visa documents up to date and on-hand. ๐๐ท Those found overstayingโeven by just one dayโcan face fines of 500 baht per day, blacklisting, and even deportation. ๐ซ๐ธ The intensified scrutiny follows Thailandโs push to tighten border control ahead of the tourist high season and bolster its image as a safe and well-regulated destination. ๐ด๐งณ If you’re living in Thailand on any type of visaโtourist, education, retirement, or businessโnow is a great time to check your expiry date, update your TM30 address reporting, and make sure your 90-day reports are filed. ๐โ Donโt wait until itโs too late. Being proactive could save you from a stressful encounter with immigration officers and hefty penalties. ๐น๐ญ๐ฎโโ๏ธ Stay smart, stay legal, and enjoy all that the Land of Smiles has to offerโwithout the worry. ๐โ๏ธ
