Thailand: legal risks for foreigners leading to deportation, including defamation and
Foreigners in Thailand face serious legal risks that can lead to deportation.
Information verified against official sources on 3 November 2026.
Foreigners in Thailand face serious legal risks that can lead to deportation. In addition to visa overstays, these risks include defamation and lèse-majesté. Thai law provides for severe penalties for defamation, and Article 112 of the Criminal Code (lèse-majesté) provides for 3 to 15 years of imprisonment for each violation. Even likes and reposts on social media can become the basis for charges. An arrest for a visa overstay leads to detention, deportation, and a ban on re-entry for a period of 5 to 10 years. The lack of official statistics on the prosecution of foreigners for reviews or posts makes it difficult to assess the frequency of such cases.2026-11-02
Source: Vertexaisearch
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Last verified: 03.11.2026
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