Thai immigration investigators have revoked the student visas of seven foreign nationals in Bangkok after finding they were enrolled as students but allegedly never attended classes. All seven were Myanmar nationals and are being deported in accordance with Thai law.

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The operation followed a directive from Pol. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Director of the Centre for Suppression of Transnational Crime and Illegal Immigration, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanumas Boonyalak, Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau. Authorities are enforcing the “3 No” policy - “No Entry, No Stay, No Escape” - aimed at preventing foreign nationals from using Thailand as a base for criminal activity.

On 11 June 2026 at around 1pm, officers from Immigration Division 1 carried out inspections at several educational institutions across Bangkok. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Maj. Gen. Pratchaya Prasansuk, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau, Maj. Gen. Prasat Khemaprasit, Commander of Immigration Division 1, and other senior officers.

Investigators found that some foreign students holding education visas had never attended classes. Authorities subsequently revoked their visas, detained the individuals and began deportation procedures. The seven people identified during the operation were all Myanmar nationals.

According to the initial investigation, some foreign nationals are believed to have used student visas as a cover to remain in Thailand while allegedly working illegally or engaging in other unlawful activities. Investigators also found evidence suggesting that both Thai and foreign individuals may have assisted or facilitated these arrangements.

Immigration Division 1’s investigation unit is continuing to expand the inquiry to identify and prosecute anyone connected to the scheme. Officials are examining both the visa approval process and compliance after visas have been granted.

Maj. Gen. Prasat Khemaprasit said foreign nationals must comply fully with Thai immigration laws and regulations while staying in the Kingdom. He noted that Immigration Division 1 has already revoked more than 40 student visas in similar cases as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.

Thaitabloid reported that authorities said the crackdown is intended to prevent foreign nationals from exploiting visa categories to remain in Thailand for purposes that violate the law. The Immigration Bureau has pledged to continue strict monitoring of visa holders and educational institutions.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Thaitabloid 13 June 2026

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It is for some visas too easy to get them. The immigration should control that more instead chasing the retirees and workpermit holders

These layabouts are cheaters.

Never came to class, never cracked a textbook.

Kick them out of the Kingdom asap.

Thank you Thailand immigration!

Troll post removed @rocketboy2 this is the Thai news section, discuss the topic not your agenda.