19 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Washing your car is NOT illegal as long as you do it on your own proerty, or in a designated area, such as a condo may have. Washing on the street is illegal for anyone.

22 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Washing your car is NOT illegal as long as you do it on your own proerty, or in a designated area, such as a condo may have. Washing on the street is illegal for anyone.

I know but it is still tricky....Laws can be bent as it suits them. Most of the time nobody will complain about it, but the history have shown that once limitations are starting it can end terrible

10 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

Anyone barfing a bar girl.

Do you barf bargirls? Never knew that barfing girls was possible, or did you mean barfing on bargirls?

If they want me to leave I'll go somewhere else.

I would deport and issue an automatic lifetime ban for anyone who receives a prison sentence......plus lifetime bans to be issued at the discretion of the Ministry responsible.

1 hour ago, Hotchilli123 said:

Exactly, behave and get to stay

As you say- behave, respect the laws and life here should be fine

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

You have no clue what you are talking about... In my country everybody can work in the garden, wash the car or whatever.. but in Thailand you need a work permit for it...There will be no problems normally but if people don't like you you can get in trouble because the draconian laws..Not long ago someone stated that moving a motorcycle of a rental shop could be punished as it is een as work... Probably you don't know what happened in Europe with certain people around the WOII

Nonsense. You can wash your car or work in your garden. Nonsensical scaremongering.

UPDATE

Thailand deportation rules take effect on August 28

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Thailand's new regulations on deporting foreign nationals take effect on Friday, August 28, following their publication in the Royal Gazette a day earlier.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had signed the Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation B.E. 2569 on August 26. The measures set out a formal process intended to speed up deportation decisions and coordination between agencies where foreigners have broken the law or are considered a threat to public order.

The regulation says Thailand welcomes people entering legally for tourism, residence, employment or business. It also says some foreigners break the law, undermine public order or good morals, or enter illegally for personal gain.

Interior Minister's role and offences

Under the regulation, "minister" means the Interior Minister. Where a foreigner's conduct is considered contrary to public order, good morals or public welfare - including as an instigator or supporter - the Interior Ministry's permanent secretary or an authorised representative must submit the case to the minister for a deportation decision.

The Interior Minister may order the removal of foreigners who have completed sentences under final court judgements in these six categories:

1. Entering or remaining in Thailand unlawfully under immigration law.

2. Working unlawfully under the law governing the employment of foreign nationals.

3. Operating a business unlawfully under the Foreign Business Act.

4. Forging an official document or using a forged official document.

5. Committing an offence carrying a prison sentence of at least five years.

6. Acting as a principal offender, instigator or supporter in any of the first five categories.

A deportation order may also bar the person from returning to Thailand for a set period.

Advance notice before prisoners are released

The Department of Corrections must give the Interior Ministry permanent secretary the name, nationality and case records of a foreign prisoner covered by the regulation at least 15 days before release.

That information must be reviewed promptly, allowing the minister to consider a deportation order without delay. If a court suspends a sentence or imposes a fine, the Office of the Judiciary must notify the permanent secretary immediately for consideration of the case.

Repatriation and safety safeguards

Decisions must comply with applicable laws, Cabinet resolutions and Thailand's international obligations. A deportee will normally be returned to their country of nationality, or, where nationality cannot be established, to the country where they last reported living before entering Thailand.

Another country or international organisation can request, through diplomatic channels within seven days of an order, that the person be received there or in a third country. The request may cite risks including torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment, treatment violating human dignity, or enforced disappearance.

The requesting party must cover all care and transfer costs, and the deportee must provide written consent. Transfers must be completed within 30 days, with no more than two extensions of up to 30 days each. Otherwise, normal repatriation procedures apply.

28 August 2026

5 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

UPDATE

Thailand deportation rules take effect on August 28

Picture courtesy of The Nation

Thailand's new regulations on deporting foreign nationals take effect on Friday, August 28, following their publication in the Royal Gazette a day earlier.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul had signed the Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation B.E. 2569 on August 26. The measures set out a formal process intended to speed up deportation decisions and coordination between agencies where foreigners have broken the law or are considered a threat to public order.

The regulation says Thailand welcomes people entering legally for tourism, residence, employment or business. It also says some foreigners break the law, undermine public order or good morals, or enter illegally for personal gain.

Interior Minister's role and offences

Under the regulation, "minister" means the Interior Minister. Where a foreigner's conduct is considered contrary to public order, good morals or public welfare - including as an instigator or supporter - the Interior Ministry's permanent secretary or an authorised representative must submit the case to the minister for a deportation decision.

The Interior Minister may order the removal of foreigners who have completed sentences under final court judgements in these six categories:

1. Entering or remaining in Thailand unlawfully under immigration law.

2. Working unlawfully under the law governing the employment of foreign nationals.

3. Operating a business unlawfully under the Foreign Business Act.

4. Forging an official document or using a forged official document.

5. Committing an offence carrying a prison sentence of at least five years.

6. Acting as a principal offender, instigator or supporter in any of the first five categories.

A deportation order may also bar the person from returning to Thailand for a set period.

Advance notice before prisoners are released

The Department of Corrections must give the Interior Ministry permanent secretary the name, nationality and case records of a foreign prisoner covered by the regulation at least 15 days before release.

That information must be reviewed promptly, allowing the minister to consider a deportation order without delay. If a court suspends a sentence or imposes a fine, the Office of the Judiciary must notify the permanent secretary immediately for consideration of the case.

Repatriation and safety safeguards

Decisions must comply with applicable laws, Cabinet resolutions and Thailand's international obligations. A deportee will normally be returned to their country of nationality, or, where nationality cannot be established, to the country where they last reported living before entering Thailand.

Another country or international organisation can request, through diplomatic channels within seven days of an order, that the person be received there or in a third country. The request may cite risks including torture, cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment, treatment violating human dignity, or enforced disappearance.

The requesting party must cover all care and transfer costs, and the deportee must provide written consent. Transfers must be completed within 30 days, with no more than two extensions of up to 30 days each. Otherwise, normal repatriation procedures apply.

28 August 2026

I see Koh Samui having a lot fewer Israelis...

Let’s hope it’s retroactive.

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

In my country everybody can work in the garden, wash the car or whatever.. but in Thailand you need a work permit for it..

Well, no you don't.

"The regulations say Thailand remains open to foreigners entering to travel, live, work and do business, provided they obey the law and uphold public order and good morals."

"good morals" ?!?

Who will judge about my "morals"?

This opens the door to all kinds of abuses of power...

NB: by training, I'm a lawyer.

17 minutes ago, Fab5BKK said:

"The regulations say Thailand remains open to foreigners entering to travel, live, work and do business, provided they obey the law and uphold public order and good morals."

"good morals" ?!?

Who will judge about my "morals"?

This opens the door to all kinds of abuses of power...

NB: by training, I'm a lawyer.

My morals are those of Prayut, Thaksin, Anutin

And if you don't like those morals, I can have others!

17 minutes ago, Fab5BKK said:

"The regulations say Thailand remains open to foreigners entering to travel, live, work and do business, provided they obey the law and uphold public order and good morals."

"good morals" ?!?

Who will judge about my "morals"?

This opens the door to all kinds of abuses of power...

NB: by training, I'm a lawyer.

That is exactly my point. In Thailand there are draconian laws , which can and will be explained forwhat they like.

21 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

Well, no you don't.

If you have a long term visa, you are free to do.. Thailand sees everything as work, even partying

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

It is a bit scary, because could minor offences also lead to deportation??? the last sentence in this article is : So if you are not doing anything illegal, it doesn't concern you... But vaping is illegal as an example...a few days overstaying...and strict according to the law, even washing your car is illegal... It sounds silly these things, but in fact if they want rid of you they can now deport you.. And than I don't even talk about sex on the beach, or in public. Which is in my opinion not done nor in Thailand as in the home country, but that kind of offences can have serious consequences now.. I hope a real court orders the deportations and not a police or immigration officer

sounds like you are starting to worry?

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

You have no clue what you are talking about... In my country everybody can work in the garden, wash the car or whatever.. but in Thailand you need a work permit for it...There will be no problems normally but if people don't like you you can get in trouble because the draconian laws..Not long ago someone stated that moving a motorcycle of a rental shop could be punished as it is een as work... Probably you don't know what happened in Europe with certain people around the WOII

You are exaggerating what working is. You can conduct normal daily life, maintenance on your home, car, cut the grass or shrubs, paint your home, etc. You can not work at a company or sell your services without complying with the regulations on working in the approved categories

5 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

It is a bit scary, because could minor offences also lead to deportation??? the last sentence in this article is : So if you are not doing anything illegal, it doesn't concern you... But vaping is illegal as an example...a few days overstaying...and strict according to the law, even washing your car is illegal... It sounds silly these things, but in fact if they want rid of you they can now deport you.. And than I don't even talk about sex on the beach, or in public. Which is in my opinion not done nor in Thailand as in the home country, but that kind of offences can have serious consequences now.. I hope a real court orders the deportations and not a police or immigration officer

Washing Your Car is Illegal ?? Now that's just Stupid......

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1 minute ago, Blueman1 said:

Washing Your Car is Illegal ?? Now that's just Stupid......

We have a bar and restaurant out in the sticks.......I help out, just manual stuff.......but it is always in the back of my mind that someone could cut up funny about it.

Everything comes down to enforcement and application of these new guidelines. The coming season will show when foreigners in Thailand starts to FAFO.

2 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

I don't think they will deport you for speeding!

I hope they will

9 minutes ago, MIke B Bad said:

We have a bar and restaurant out in the sticks.......I help out, just manual stuff.......but it is always in the back of my mind that someone could cut up funny about it.

You can solve the problem by asking RTP for advice

1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

Forging an official document or using a forged official document.

Then foreigners who sign a visa extension without money in the bank must be careful, because that is also forgery.

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57 minutes ago, Fab5BKK said:

"The regulations say Thailand remains open to foreigners entering to travel, live, work and do business, provided they obey the law and uphold public order and good morals."

"good morals" ?!?

Who will judge about my "morals"?

This opens the door to all kinds of abuses of power...

NB: by training, I'm a lawyer.

If you worry about someone judging 'your morals', maybe they are not aligned with TH's, and you should be worried.

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

No I know, but the point is they can easily find ways now to deport you.. Minor offences will not have an impact but what about drunk people who are fighting in the street??? Couples having sex in a tuk-tuk or on the beach?? They face possible deportation now because of morality or public wellbeing

I really don't understand you. Why do you come with "what happens when"? Are you one of those who are doing that?

In your home countries you would welcome eg Syrians drunk as a skunk on motorbikes or having sex at Blackpool's beaches?

What should happen with them?

I say: Thank you, Thai Government.

I don't need any lawbreakers or criminals around me.

Do YOU like it?

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

You have no clue what you are talking about... In my country everybody can work in the garden, wash the car or whatever.. but in Thailand you need a work permit for it...There will be no problems normally but if people don't like you you can get in trouble because the draconian laws..Not long ago someone stated that moving a motorcycle of a rental shop could be punished as it is een as work... Probably you don't know what happened in Europe with certain people around the WOII

In France, and I believe in Spain also, it is illegal to wash your car in the street and in some areas, on your private property.

I doubt that it is a deportable offence, but certainly can result in a fine.

Personally I think you are extrapolating things too far. Sure, theoretically all the silly examples that you quote could lead to something. But they are theoretical and not in any way realistic.

If someone gets deported for the instances you quote, it’s because they are considered undesirable and a pretext was needed to get rid of them.

I can’t see the need to get all stirred up over this.

Edited Friday at 05:22 AM2 days by wensiensheng

What new deportation rules?

Members have said nothing has changed here in 25 years. 😂 😂

14 minutes ago, Mr Janneman said:

Then foreigners who sign a visa extension without money in the bank must be careful, because that is also forgery.

I think you will find that it is making a false statement rather than forgery.

The signature is genuine, the statement to which it attests, is false.

Unless fake documents are also submitted. Those would be forgeries.

12 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

In France, and I believe in Spain also, it is illegal to wash your car in the street and in some areas, on your private property.

I doubt that it is a deportable offence, but certainly can result in a fine.

Personally I think you are extrapolating things too far. Sure, theoretically all the silly examples that you quote could lead to something. But they are theoretical and not in any way realistic.

If someone gets deported for the instances you quote, it’s because they are considered undesirable and a pretext was needed to get rid of them.

I can’t see the need to get all stirred up over this.

You are right, but history has showed that silly things can get worse. Forgot that in Germany, people were not allowed to go to a shop, a park a swimmingpool etc? Than had to wear a star? If you are not careful things go out of control. Surely in Thailand as laws can be bend as they like. Best example was the the noisy Italian students in the BTS who got fined..and another story is the people who opened a business as a loophole in the law, to built a house and land.This government is not like in the Western world. And of course you have to behave in the country you live in, but what will not be acceptable in while anymore?