Thailand Deports 70 Russians Since 2026 Start
Taikland has deported 70 Russians since the beginning of 2026, according to Russian ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin, as part of new immigration enforcement measures targeting visa runs, fake business ownership, and illegal work.
Consensus
- Thailand has deported 70 Russian citizens since the beginning of 2026.
- The Russian embassy in Thailand has not received complaints from Russian citizens about the new deportation rules.
- The new deportation rules came into effect on August 28.
- The rules target illegal entry, illegal employment, violations of foreign business laws, document forgery, and crimes punishable by five or more years in prison.
- Deported individuals are sent to their country of citizenship or last place of residence.
Points of divergence
- In 2025, Thailand deported 120 Russians. — kommersant
- Thai authorities are targeting 'border runs' and 'visa runs' to extend legal stay without long-term visas. — kommersant
- Authorities are also combating fake company owners and nominees used for front businesses. — kommersant
- Ambassador Tomikhin advised Russians to understand Thai immigration law and the commercial activity sector to avoid blacklists. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Thailand deported 70 Russians since the beginning of the year — Коммерсантъ
- Thai authorities deported 70 Russians since early 2026, Tomihin told TASS correspondent, commenting on decree... — ТАСС (Telegram)