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Can immigration check your phone when you arrive in Thailand? Here is what officers can ask for and when privacy limits apply Deep forensic searches of phones at Thai immigration are extremely rare. [1]

CHIANG RAI – Thai Immigration police in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, report they are seeing more Thai suspects attempting to cross into Myanmar to avoid arrest warrants. On Monday, officers at the Mae Sai checkpoint stopped three people in a single day. [2]

BANGKOK – Thailand has increased checks on arriving foreign nationals as the war in the Middle East continues. Since tensions rose, immigration officers have refused entry to more than 30 people. [3]

The United States is pausing immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Thailand, in a bid to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge, Fox News reported today. [4]

ImmigrationThe Chinese immigrant representing a British anti-immigration party Reform councilor Hao Du explains why East Asian values fit with right-wing populist party Hao Du, a Reform UK councilor, believes keeping Britain's doors open to "unnecess... [6]

Dubai: massive projects wind down, immigrants return home Dubai (AsiaNews/Agencies) - More than 50% of the construction projects in Dubai face delays, or even cancellation. [7]

In order to fully support disease control operations, the Immigration Bureau has announced it is not pressing charges or prosecuting illegal immi [8]

PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi immigration authorities launched a crackdown on illegal workers following complaints from lo [9]

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[1] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-25 · 75% match

Can immigration check your phone when you arrive in Thailand?

Can immigration check your phone when you arrive in Thailand? Here is what officers can ask for and when privacy limits apply Deep forensic searches of phones at Thai immigration are extremely rare.

[2] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-17 · 75% match

Chiang Rai Immigration Captures 3 Fugitives at the Mae Sai Border Crossing

CHIANG RAI – Thai Immigration police in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai, report they are seeing more Thai suspects attempting to cross into Myanmar to avoid arrest warrants. On Monday, officers at the Mae Sai checkpoint stopped three people in a single day.

[3] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-15 · 75% match

Thailand Tightens Immigration Vetting as Middle East Conflict Grows, Over 30 Entries Refused

BANGKOK – Thailand has increased checks on arriving foreign nationals as the war in the Middle East continues. Since tensions rose, immigration officers have refused entry to more than 30 people.

[4] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-14 · 75% match

US halts immigrant visas for Thailand, 74 others under review

The United States is pausing immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Thailand, in a bid to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge, Fox News reported today.

[5] MM timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 2026-01-28 · 65% match

Indo-Canadian accountant Nidhi Nagori speaks on 'anti-India' hate, says US, EU were built by immigrants: ‘Without us, you will have no…’

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-21 · 58% match

The Chinese immigrant representing a British anti-immigration party

ImmigrationThe Chinese immigrant representing a British anti-immigration party Reform councilor Hao Du explains why East Asian values fit with right-wing populist party Hao Du, a Reform UK councilor, believes keeping Britain's doors open to "unnecess

[7] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Dubai: massive projects wind down, immigrants return home

Dubai: massive projects wind down, immigrants return home Dubai (AsiaNews/Agencies) - More than 50% of the construction projects in Dubai face delays, or even cancellation.

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2020-12-27 · 75% match

Thai Immigration Bureau delays prosecution of illegal immigrants to control Covid-19

In order to fully support disease control operations, the Immigration Bureau has announced it is not pressing charges or prosecuting illegal immi

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-11-01 · 75% match

Illegal immigrant in Pattaya reveals reasons to work in Thailand during immigration police crackdown

PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi immigration authorities launched a crackdown on illegal workers following complaints from lo

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-05-17 · 75% match

All immigration offices nationwide are closed today

NewsPattaya All immigration offices nationwide are closed today May 17, 2023 0 2767 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter tweet All immigration offices nationwide are closed on 17 May, 2023.

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