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Expert guides on Thailand visas, immigration, and life in the Kingdom — written by our in-house legal team.
What to Do When Your Thai Visa Documents Are in the Wrong Applicant's Name Due to a Recent Marriage or Name Change
If you recently married or changed your name and your passport, bank statements, or supporting documents still show your old name, the fix is straightforward
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·29 Sept 2026
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Thailand Prenuptial Agreements and Marital Property Rules for Foreigners Marrying a Thai National in 2026
A Thai prenuptial agreement must be in writing, signed by both spouses in front of at least two witnesses, and registered at the local district office (Amphur)
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·29 Sept 2026
How Thai Immigration Verifies a Remote Worker's Employer During DTV Review
Thai immigration officers verify a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) applicant's employer through documentary evidence that varies by embassy: an employment
Ana Liangsupree
Immigration Consultant·29 Sept 2026
Closing a Thailand Bank Account, Ending a Lease, and Deregistering Before Leaving the Country for Good
Leaving Thailand for good involves three separate administrative threads that rarely get tied together in one place: closing your Thai bank account, exiting
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·29 Sept 2026
Selling on Shopee and Lazada From Thailand: When E-Commerce Income Stops Being Foreign-Sourced
Selling on Shopee or Lazada while based in Thailand is Thai-sourced business income the moment the platform, the buyer, and your operating presence are all
Ana Liangsupree
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Sales Professionals on Commission: How Thai Immigration Reads Variable Income
Thai immigration officers do not evaluate commission-based income the way a sales professional might hope: they look for consistency and documentation, not
Ana Liangsupree
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Restricted Occupations in Thailand: The Jobs Foreigners Still Cannot Hold, and What It Means for Your Visa
Thailand restricts certain occupations for foreign workers under the Foreign Business Act and the Alien Employment Act, with List 1 covering jobs strictly
Nic Bunpamee
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Registering a Thai Company as a Foreign Founder: The Four-Employee Rule and Your Work Permit
A foreign founder who wants to sponsor their own work permit through a Thai company generally needs the company to meet minimum registered share capital
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Professional Athletes and Coaches in Thailand: Soft Power Visa or Work Permit
A foreign athlete training in Thailand and a foreign athlete employed in Thailand need two completely different immigration setups, and mixing them up is the
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Photographers Working in Thailand: When a Shoot Crosses Into Needing a Work Permit
A photographer entering Thailand on a tourist visa or visa exemption should be cautious about what activities may count as work, as the moment a shoot involves
Ana Liangsupree
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Musicians, DJs and Performers in Thailand: The Entertainment Work Permit Most Tours Miss
Performing for pay in Thailand, including performing for free if it benefits a business financially, generally requires a Non-Immigrant B visa and a work
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Foreign Correspondents in Thailand: Press Accreditation and the M Visa Route
Foreign journalists based in Thailand or reporting there regularly need two separate approvals working together: accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign
Ana Liangsupree
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026
Crypto Traders Moving to Thailand: DTV, LTR, or Elite Visa Options in 2026
For crypto traders weighing a move to Thailand in 2026, the honest answer is that no single visa was built for you, but a few options come close: the
Ana Liangsupree
Immigration Consultant·24 Sept 2026