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In line with the policy of Police General Kittirat Phanphet, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, who has directed police nationwide to intensify efforts against transnational crime in accordance with government measures designed at addressing foreign nationals posing as tourists while engaging in activities that negatively affect Thailand’s national security, economy, and society, relevant officers have given an update.
On June 4th 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron Rimphadee, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau and Bureau Spokesperson, revealed that Pol. Lt. Gen. Panumas Boonyalug, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, has instructed all immigration units nationwide to strictly implement the Commissioner-General’s policy since the beginning of 2026 through the enforcement of the “Three No’s” measures against foreign nationals: No Entry, No Stay, and No Escape.
1. “No Entry” Measure
This preventive measure focuses on screening individuals before they enter the Kingdom and consists of two main operations:
* The implementation of the Advance Passenger Processing System (APPS) to prevent foreign nationals listed on Thailand’s blacklist from entering the country, including those previously imprisoned in Thailand and individuals subject to INTERPOL notices. Currently, there are 169,506 individuals on the blacklist. These persons are prevented from traveling to Thailand, as airlines are required to deny boarding at their points of departure. Those attempting to enter via land border checkpoints are likewise refused entry.
* Immigration officers nationwide have also intensified the screening and interviewing of foreign nationals entering Thailand under visa exemption schemes. Individuals found to exhibit behavior posing risks to public order, such as intending to work illegally or suspected of involvement with scam syndicates relocating from neighboring countries, are denied entry. From January to May 2026, a total of 29,490 foreign nationals were refused entry.
2. “No Stay” Measure
This measure focuses on preventing foreign nationals from remaining in Thailand unlawfully through two principal actions:
* Revocation of visas for foreign nationals, including those entering under visa exemption programs or holding other visa categories, who engage in activities inconsistent with the purposes of their visas. Particular attention has been given to student visa holders who are not genuinely pursuing studies.
From 1 January to May 2026, a total of 668 foreign nationals had their permission to stay revoked and were deported from the Kingdom.
* Comprehensive inspections and enforcement operations have been conducted nationwide to identify and arrest foreign nationals involved in various criminal offenses. From 1 January to April 2026, authorities arrested 14,161 foreign nationals for immigration and other related violations.
3. “No Escape” Measure
Under this measure, all immigration offices have been instructed to develop target profiles and coordinate intelligence with local police units to conduct joint inspections and enforcement operations.
From 1 January to May 2026, immigration authorities investigated foreign-national communities whose residents held valid visas but displayed behavior potentially threatening public order. Information on these targets was shared with local police for further action, particularly in major tourist destinations with significant foreign communities.
A total of 190 targets were identified as follows:
* Chonburi Immigration: 147 targets
* Mae Hong Son Immigration: 2 targets
* Chiang Mai Immigration: 9 targets
* Surat Thani Immigration: 22 targets
* Phuket Immigration: 10 targets
Search operations conducted at these locations resulted in the arrest of more than 31 individuals, while investigations into the remaining targets are ongoing.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron reiterated that Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumas has instructed all immigration commanders under his supervision to continue implementing these measures on an ongoing basis, with progress to be closely monitored and evaluated.
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