New Deportation Regulations Effective August 28
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed the 2026 Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation, effective August 28, targeting unlawful foreigners.
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- The 2026 Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation officially takes effect on August 28, 2026.
- Designed to strictly crack down on foreign nationals violating Thai laws and threatening public safety.
- The Minister of Interior is granted direct authority to order the immediate deportation of released foreign inmates.
- The Department of Corrections must submit inmate details to the Ministry at least 15 days prior to release.
The Royal Gazette has published the Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation, B.E. 2569 (2026), signed into announcement by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The new regulation enters into force starting August 28, 2026, aiming to enforce immigration and deportation laws with greater speed and operational efficiency.
This regulatory update was established primarily to preserve public order, good morals, and societal safety across Thailand. Authorities observed a growing number of foreign nationals—both legally and illegally entering the country—engaging in unlawful behaviors for personal gain.
The introduction of the 2026 deportation regulations highlights a concerted effort by Thai authorities to streamline inter-agency coordination between the Ministry of Interior and the Department of Corrections. Establishing a mandatory 15-day notice window before inmate release effectively closes bureaucratic gaps that previously delayed deportation procedures.
Under the new framework, specific offenses committed by foreign nationals that trigger deportation proceedings include the following:
- Entering or staying in the kingdom in violation of immigration laws.
- Working illegally or violating foreign employment management regulations.
- Operating businesses in violation of foreign business laws.
- Forging or utilizing forged official government documents.
- Committing offenses carrying a prison sentence of 5 years or more.
- Acting as a principal, instigator, or supporter in offenses 1 through 5.
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Regarding operational protocols, the regulation mandates that the Director-General of the Department of Corrections must transmit essential records—including names, nationalities, and case files of target foreign inmates—to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior at least 15 days prior to their release from prison, ensuring prompt administrative action.
Furthermore, for foreign nationals imprisoned and subsequently released after serving sentences, the Minister of Interior holds the authority to order immediate deportation. The formal deportation order may also include stipulations barring the individual from re-entering the kingdom for a specified period.
Source: Khaosod Politics
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