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Foreigners in Japan’s specified skilled worker scheme hit record high
Foreigners in Japan’s specified skilled worker scheme hit record high
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
More residents are switching from Type 1 to Type 2, which effectively allows them to work indefinitely in Japan and bring their families.Thai anti-graft agency warns of four identity fraud schemes
Thai anti-graft agency warns of four identity fraud schemes
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
PACC wants civil-registration, immigration, hospital and banking databases linked as it warns identity laundering threatens national securityThailand Accelerates Suvarnabhumi Airport Upgrades Ahead of Peak Season
Thailand Accelerates Suvarnabhumi Airport Upgrades Ahead of Peak Season
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
Bangkok targets peak-hour queues at its flagship hub with expanded automated passport gates, spatial restructuring, and warnings over unofficial arrival formsJapan moves to expand immigration agency and tighten oversight
Japan moves to expand immigration agency and tighten oversight
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
More officers will be hired to tackle unlawful stays and reduce screening delays, while experts review admissions policy and language and life-skills education.Japan plans immigration staff increase amid heavy workload
Japan plans immigration staff increase amid heavy workload
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Japan's immigration agency is set to gain about 200 employees next fiscal year to tighten enforcement and speed up status-of-residence screening.Thailand probes alleged broker fees over entry guarantee claims
Thailand probes alleged broker fees over entry guarantee claims
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Officials say tighter airport checks have pushed entry refusals past 13,000 this year as a panel examines alleged broker payments.Japan unveils new crackdown plan on illegal foreign residents
Japan unveils new crackdown plan on illegal foreign residents
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi says Japan will target illegal work, forged residence cards and junkyard operators under a new immigration package.Thailand steps up South America hantavirus checks, no suspected cases
Thailand steps up South America hantavirus checks, no suspected cases
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Officials say travellers from 13 South American countries must report and give symptom histories before immigration, with 470 screened since Saturday (May 9, 2026).German “Mr Spray” arrested in Bangkok over Koh Phangan graffiti spree
German “Mr Spray” arrested in Bangkok over Koh Phangan graffiti spree
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
Thai immigration police arrested a 58-year-old German national, dubbed “Mr Spray”, at a hotel in Bangkok’s Sao Chingcha area on February 4, after he allegedly spray-painted political slogans at more than 40 locations on Koh Phangan.Malaysia uses thermal drones in immigration raids, Myanmar workers majority of arrests
Malaysia uses thermal drones in immigration raids, Myanmar workers majority of arrests
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 01, 2026
Malaysian authorities have conducted immigration raids targeting undocumented foreign workers, using drones equipped with thermal imaging technology to locate individuals hiding in buildings.