Driving Licenses in Thailand: Draft New Visa Requirements for 2026

Driving licenses in Thailand: a foreigner at a training area next to a car before a driving exam

Driving Licenses in Thailand: what changes are proposed for foreigners, which visa requirements are under discussion, and where exams will be held. Details of the draft and its public discussion.

Protest convoy in Thailand: arrival and road closures

Protest convoy in Thailand on the road: illustration of vehicles gathering before the trip to Bangkok

A protest convoy in Thailand has arrived in Bangkok. Which road closures have been announced at Government House and what to consider before traveling. Updated November 9.

Overstay in Thailand: Over 10,000 Foreigners Sought in 2026

Overstay in Thailand: an immigration officer checks a foreigner's passport at the control desk

Overstay in Thailand: a search for more than 10,000 foreigners and a report on the detention of a Swede in Krabi for overstaying by 643 days. Fines and clarifications as of November 2026.

Nominee Owners Under Scrutiny: Company Checks in 2026

Crackdown on nominee property owners in Thailand: Land Department tightens control of transactions 2026

Crackdown on nominee owners in Thailand: 36 companies in a risk group and summonses for explanations to 38 companies. Company responses and earlier land check data.

Raids in Phuket: new case and license data in 2026

Raids in Phuket: official inspection of a cannabis shop by officers during the "90 Days" operation on the island

Raids in Phuket: inspection of a shop on Ratsada Street and seizure of 123,290 baht. July results, new license data and purchase rules. Current as of November 2026.

Holidays in Thailand: Days Off and Alcohol-Free Days in 2026

Holidays in Thailand: travel calendar with bank days off and alcohol sales restrictions marked

Holidays in Thailand: Days Off and Alcohol-Free Days in 2026. Sales hours, buyer’s age, exceptions and bank operations. Current as of November 2026.

What Is Not Allowed in Thailand: Vapes, Cannabis, and Alcohol — 2026

What Is Not Allowed in Thailand: a traveler's guide to vapes, medical cannabis, and buying alcohol

What Is Not Allowed in Thailand: the vape ban, Thai prescription rules for cannabis, rules for cannabis sweets, and alcohol sales hours. A traveler’s guide for November 2026.

Joint operation against phone scammers: what is known

Joint operation against phone scammers: a person in Thailand checks a call on a smartphone

Joint operation against phone scammers: results of measures, call verification, and banking app requirements. Updated on October 4, 2026.

Risks of carrying someone else’s luggage on a plane: tourist protection in 2026

Risks of carrying someone else's luggage on a plane: a tourist undergoing a customs inspection at an airport in Thailand

Risks of carrying someone else’s luggage on a plane: how to refuse to carry items for others, which goods are prohibited, and what to do if detained in Thailand. Data: October 2026.

Retirement Visa scams in Thailand: how not to fall for an agent

Retirement Visa Thailand: an elderly foreigner with bank documents at the counter of a Thai immigration office.

Retirement Visa Thailand: income of at least 65,000 baht per month or a bank deposit with holding and balance requirements. How to check the agent and documents before paying.