BANGKOK — 7 September 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed that Thailand will proceed with the deportation of a French national under new Interior Ministry regulations, making the person the second foreigner to be expelled under the rules after an Israeli national.
Anutin, who is also Interior minister, spoke to reporters at Parliament at 11:35 on 7 September when asked about the deportation.
The prime minister nodded and said, “The law is already in place, so it must be enforced.”
Asked whether the first Israeli national deported under the new regulations had filed an appeal, Anutin said the person would have to appeal directly to the prime minister.
“I have not yet seen the appeal letter,” he said.
Anutin explained that appeals must be submitted to the prime minister because the deportation order was signed by the Interior minister. The process therefore requires the individual to submit an appeal to the prime minister for consideration.
Asked whether more foreigners on a watchlist could face deportation, Anutin said anyone whose conduct was considered inappropriate could be removed.
“If someone behaves badly, Thailand does not want these people to stay in the country,” he said.
PM addresses reports of Israeli cemetery
Reporters also asked Anutin whether he had received a report concerning an Israeli cemetery in Chachoengsao province.
Anutin said he had received information from Deputy Interior Minister Phonphir Suwannachavi and confirmed that there was no such development and that it would not proceed.
Asked whether foreign nationals could establish cemeteries on Thai soil, Anutin said he was not certain of the detailed legal requirements but stressed that the feelings of Thai people should also be taken into consideration.
When asked whether permits could legally be issued for foreign cemeteries in Thailand, Anutin referred reporters to the deputy Interior minister for details.
PM says foreigner problems have been resolved
Asked whether problems involving foreigners in Thailand were becoming more widespread again, Anutin rejected the suggestion.
“It’s not widespread. The question is incorrect. The problems have all been resolved,” he said.