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Thai Immigration Bureau dismisses complaints
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Immigration Bureau (IB) has dismissed viral complaints about long queues at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, saying officers clear passengers within 30 minutes, even during peak holiday traffic.
Tougher immigration checks for arrivals
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2025
» National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has ordered immigration police to step up the screening process for foreign arrivals.
Accused Japanese scam gang boss arrested in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/03/2025
» A Japanese man who is believed to be a leader of call-centre scam gangs in Cambodia and Vietnam has been arrested for a string of crimes in Japan.
Four Israelis deported after Pai hospital rampage
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/02/2025
» Tourist police and Immigration Bureau (IB) officers are cracking down on tourism-related offences in Pai district of Mae Hong Son province following the deportation of four Israeli nationals involved in a violent rampage at Pai Hospital.
Free visa for Chinese tourists raises crime concerns
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2023
» A plan for free visas for Chinese visitors proposed by new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could lead to more crime, says the Immigration Bureau (IB).
Driving out the gangs
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/08/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) will now look into five major biker gangs based in the country after arresting the leader and some members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya on July 21.
110 cops to be charged over illegal visas
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2023
» More than 100 immigration officers are suspected of involvement in the illegal issuing of visas for Chinese investors in so-called grey businesses, the Immigration Bureau (IB) said yesterday.
Foreigners 'must follow visa rules'
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/01/2023
» The Royal Thai Police has told all relevant authorities, including the Immigration Bureau (IB) and Tourist Police, to ensure all foreign residents do not violate their visa conditions during their stay in the country.
Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/01/2023
» An investigation into corruption by senior Immigration Bureau (IB) officers has found clear evidence of some officers helping foreign criminals, and even serving as owners of foundations that arranged visas for Chinese nationals.
Immigration top brass 'took bribes' for triad visas
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/12/2022
» Three former division commanders of the Immigration Bureau (IB) have taken bribes for approving visas for more than 3,325 Chinese nationals, according to former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit.