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Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites

The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee.

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Thailand steps up screening of ‘suspicious’ foreigners

The Thai Immigration Bureau has denied entry to more than 30 foreigners deemed suspicious after using increased screening measures during the conflict in the Middle East.

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Thai authorities deny claims of huge Israeli presence

Immigration police have denied claims circulating on social media that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled in Thailand.

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Slain model not ‘forced’ to go to Myanmar, Thai officials say

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has denied reports that a Belarusian model who travelled to Bangkok for work was “forced” to go to Myanmar, where she was reportedly killed by a scam gang who then sold her organs on the black market.

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Four Israelis deported after Pai hospital rampage

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.

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Japanese scam gang boss arrested at Bangkok airport

One more Japanese man who is believed to be a former member of the yakuza has been arrested in connection with a busted call centre gang in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau said on Wednesday.

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Immigration Bureau says woman's entry denial claims false

The Immigration Bureau has dismissed allegations made by an Indonesian woman who claimed that she and her husband were denied entry into Thailand for their honeymoon due to a cash requirement.

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Foreign suspects arrested in 3 cases

Six foreign nationals - four Pakistanis, one Italian and one Russian - were arrested in three separate cases during the past week, the Immigration Bureau said on Thursday.

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Taiwanese suspect in B23bn stock scam arrested

A Taiwanese man wanted by his country in connection with a major stock manipulation case that caused damages worth 23 billion baht has been arrested in Bangkok.

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Police seek AI's help on crime

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is calling for an upgrade of the Immigration Bureau's biometric identification system through artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help improve the monitoring of international criminals.

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Chinese Christians ‘to be sent to third country’

More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were arrested in Pattaya a week ago for overstaying their visas are expected to be sent to a third country next week, says a senior police official.

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Thai officials say Chinese church members to be deported soon

Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.

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Thai police say Chinese church members to be deported soon

Officials say more than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were detained in Thailand after receiving U.N. refugee status will be deported by next week, probably to a third country

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Visa racket report fingers 107 immigration officers

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been given a 139,000-page police report into 107 immigration officers accused of helping Chinese nationals involved in “grey” businesses to obtain visas.

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Authorities confirm death of Uyghur asylum seeker

The Immigration Bureau has confirmed that a 49-year-old Uyghur asylum seeker who had been detained for years at the Bangkok Immigration Detention Centre had died.

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Alleged Chinese 'triad' leader detained, visa revoked

Immigration police have revoked a visa of a Chinese man for his alleged involvement in a shady business network in Thailand.

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110 immigration officers tied to illegal visas for Chinese gangsters

About 110 immigration officers are suspected of involvement in the illegal issuing of visas for Chinese investors in so-called grey businesses, Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol Lt Gen Pakphumpipat Sajjaphan said on Monday.

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Immigration officers linked to triad visa racket

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.

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Arrested Chinese for extradition in 2 major fraud cases

Two Chinese men wanted in separate major fraud cases in China have been arrested and face extradition on charges involving about 2 billion baht in combined damages.

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Immigration to tighten visa rules

The Immigration Bureau will tighten its visa extension rules to prevent foreign criminals from establishing businesses in the country, its chief said on Thursday.

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Immigration chief vows to tighten visa extension rules

The Immigration Bureau will tighten its visa extension rules to prevent foreign criminals from establishing businesses in the country, its chief said on Thursday.

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Police search Chinese suspect's mansion, seize contraband liquor

Immigration police searched the mansion of a Chinese suspect arrested in possesion of a false Thai ID card, a diplomat-style limousine and fake military uniform, and seized bottles of smuggled liquor.

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Chinese man arrested with fake Thai ID, embassy limo and military uniform

Police arrested a Chinese man, 33, for allegedly holding a fake Thai ID card and found a luxury car resembling a diplomat's limousine, a fake escort police motorcycle and a fake military uniform.

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Operators fret over Suvarnabhumi airport congestion

SAMUT PRAKAN: As more inbound flights are scheduled for the high season, tourism operators have raised concerns over airport congestion, with heavy traffic already clogging Suvarnabhumi airport during busy hours this week.

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Immigration increases airport passenger handling capacity

The Immigration Bureau on Wednesday increased its capacity to handle passenger arrivals at Suvarnabhumi airport after complaints about lengthy delays on Sunday.

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