The Chinese Embassy in Thailand reminds Chinese citizens: Do not engage in activities that do not match the visa type or the purpose of entry.

The new semester for colleges is about to begin. According to reports, the Thai Immigration Bureau has recently revoked nearly ten thousand student visas and temporary residence permits. These individuals mostly stayed in Thailand to participate in short-term non-degree courses but were actually engaged in illegal employment activities. To ensure that our citizens traveling to Thailand for study, family visits, business, tourism, and official trips are not affected by this incident, the Embassy in Thailand advises as follows:

Thai law stipulates that, except for those holding a work visa and a work permit, individuals entering Thailand for other reasons or with other types of visas are not allowed to work locally. If discovered or reported, they may face detention, fines, deportation, and other consequences. Those holding a student visa are generally not allowed to engage in any form of work, including part-time, full-time, or self-employment, and can only intern in Thailand under legally specified conditions. The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Thailand remind Chinese citizens in Thailand to strictly abide by Thai laws and regulations and not to engage in activities that do not match the type of visa or purpose of entry.