Immigration Law

Starting a business in Thailand can help you get a work permit. This is a good way to work legally and stay long-term. As a foreign entrepreneur, you can self-sponsor through your own Thai company. This gives you full control over your career. It also ensures you follow Thai labor and immigration laws.

This comprehensive guide covers every aspect of self-sponsoring your work permit through company formation, from initial capital requirements to ongoing compliance obligations. If you are starting a new business, it’s important to understand self-sponsorship. This is especially true if you are transitioning from being an employee to an entrepreneur. This is important for running a successful business in Thailand.

The period between 2018 and 2020 marked the most significant transformation in Thailand’s TM30 notification system since its original enactment in 1979. This turbulent period witnessed the sudden enforcement of long-dormant regulations, widespread administrative chaos, intense business and public opposition, and ultimately comprehensive regulatory reform that fundamentally altered how the system operates.

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In recent years, many countries have adopted Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) systems. Thailand is now preparing to launch its own Thailand ETA system for visa-exempt travelers. The Thailand ETA will soon be mandatory for citizens from 93 countries, including the UK, Australia, and the USA, marking a significant step in Thailand’s efforts to manage tourist […]

Thailand 30 Day Visa Exemption: 60 Countries, in Force 15 September 2026 The Thailand 30 day visa exemption is now law. On 31 August 2026, the Royal Gazette published the four Ministry of Interior announcements that end the 60 day visa exemption for 93 countries and replace it with a 30 day exemptio

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