Thai police report 27 arrests in Surat Thani ID card fraud case on Sept 17
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Surat Thani’s ID card fraud inquiry has led to warrants for 33 people, including four officials, over cards for those without civil registration status
Thailand’s DOPA says 1,000–1,500 suspected fake-paternity cases linked to eight Bangkok hospitals require checks, while a 10,000 estimate is unconfirmed
Cabinet extends nationality and legal status scheme for long-term migrants
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a one-year extension to a nationality and legal status scheme for long-term migrants and eligible Thai-born children, pushing the deadline to June 30, 2027, after slow registration progress.
DOPA denies nationality law changes would open politics to foreign nationals
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration says proposed amendments to the Nationality Act remain at an early public consultation stage and are not intended to allow foreign nationals to enter politics.