Thai PM Anutin signs new deportation rules for foreigners who break the law

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed new deportation regulations establishing procedures for removing foreign nationals who violate Thai law or engage in conduct considered harmful to public order.



The Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation B.E. 2569 was published in the Royal Gazette on Aug 27. Anutin signed the regulation on Aug 26, and it takes effect on Aug 28.



The regulation states that Thailand welcomes foreign nationals who enter the country lawfully for tourism, residence, employment or business.



However, it says some foreign nationals violate the law, undermine public order or good morals, or enter the country illegally for personal gain.



It establishes formal procedures intended to make deportation decisions and inter-agency coordination faster and more effective.