Background

Thailand's "blacklist" is the term used to describe a list of people who have been banned from entering Thailand by the Thailand Immigration Department.

Bans on entry to Thailand are usually related to criminal offenses. Being "blacklisted" may be a permanent or temporary order. Temporary orders can vary in duration. The Immigration Department imposes standards for blacklisting based on the seriousness of the offense.

In many cases, a motion, supported by evidence, can be filed to request a person to be removed from Thailand's blacklist. Being removed from the blacklist would allow entry into Thailand for formerly blacklisted individuals.

Blacklisting generally occurs after a conviction. The opposite order of blacklisting is a travel ban. Blacklisting prevents a person from entering Thailand. However, persons facing criminal charges may also have a travel ban imposed on them, preventing them from leaving Thailand until the criminal case is resolved. 

Our Experience

Chaninat and Leeds' attorneys have assisted with removing persons from Thailand's blacklist. In multiple situations, clients often contact us after being denied entry, or before travelling. In our experience as criminal defense lawyer, we work with the Immigration department to remove travel bans.