Last month in Bangkok my coworking space got raided for visa checks

They swept through during lunch and asked everyone for work permits - three digital nomads got taken to immigration because they were on tourist visas. Has anyone else dealt with sudden visa enforcement in SEA?

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the_patricia1d ago

Visa checks with your lunch, that's a new level of spicy Thai cuisine.

robinmason1d ago

Exactly what I was worried about when I stayed in Chiang Mai last year. I got my work done at a quiet cafe with solid WiFi instead of a coworking spot, and the owner had a stack of copies ready for anyone who asked about permits. @the_patricia, you're right that this is getting more common, but keeping a low profile and having a backup plan saved me from any trouble.