Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek has clarified the announcement of the Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation B.E. 2569 (2026), which took effect on 28 August 2026, the day after it was published in the Royal Gazette.

She said that the regulation sets clear procedures that relevant agencies will be able to carry out more quickly and efficiently. Although the deportation law is already in place, there is still a need for detailed procedures and clear coordination between the responsible agencies. 

The regulation covers foreign nationals involved in six categories of offenses:

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 or using fraudulent official documents;
5. Committing offenses 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.

According to the Government Spokesperson, relevant agencies, namely the Ministry of Interior, the Royal Thai Police, the Immigration Bureau, and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, are preparing to integrate their data and are working closely to manage the deportation of foreigners who violate Thai law, including foreign tourists who engage in improper conduct and disturb the public or other tourists. Their joint operations range from investigating misconduct to legal prosecution, sentencing, and preparation for deportation.

For foreign nationals who have committed offenses and served their legal sentences, relevant agencies will coordinate information in advance before their release, in order to prepare for the deportation process and reduce detention time. Once a deportation order is issued, if the deportee lacks the financial means to return to their home country, the state may use a repatriation budget in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the Ministry of Interior, with the approval of the Ministry of Finance. This process must be completed within 30 days of the issuance of the deportation order.

Ms. Rachada added that the regulation would enable the Government to continuously manage foreign nationals, bridge procedural gaps, and ensure clearer and faster law enforcement, considering public order and safety and efficient state resource management.