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Employment & Labour LawCorporate & M&AImmigration & Work Permits

Thailand's 1 July Compliance Wall: Three Obligations Land on the Same Day, Two More Follow

Three significant regulatory changes take effect in Thailand on 1 July B.E. 2569 (2026), and two further obligations follow within weeks. If your company is listed, is about to incorporate a subsidiary, sits in an insurance group, or employs foreign staff, at least one of these reaches you. None is individually dramatic. The risk is that they arrive close together, each owned by a different team, and a date is missed because no single person was watching the whole calendar. Here is what changes,

Shawn Krairit·7 June 2026
Immigration & Work Permits

Thailand Approves Major Overhaul of Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Regime

On 19 May 2026, Thailand's Cabinet approved a substantial overhaul of the country's visa exemption and Visa on Arrival regime.

Pimpair Pienpattara·22 May 2026
Employment & Labour LawCorporate & M&AImmigration & Work Permits

What the 19 May Cabinet Means for Manufacturers, Employers, and Exporters

If your group runs manufacturing or food-processing in Ayutthaya, employs skilled trades, sits in a French-linked supply chain, exports seafood, or holds Thai government construction contracts, the Thai Cabinet's 19 May session is likely to touch your operations. Five developments to review.

Shawn Krairit·20 May 2026
Corporate & M&AImmigration & Work Permits

EU Adopts Visa Cascade for Thailand: Schengen Multi-Entry Visas of Up to Five Years for Eligible Thai Citizens

On 17 May 2026, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the European Commission has adopted the Visa Cascade regime for Thai citizens, opening the way for Thai nationals to obtain Schengen multi-entry visas valid for up to five years based on prior travel history. This client alert explains the tiered cascade structure, eligibility criteria, and the practical implications for Thai business travellers, families, and corporates with EU-bound personnel.

Prof. Dej-Udom Krairit·18 May 2026
Employment & Labour LawCorporate & M&AImmigration & Work PermitsBOI & Investment Promotion

Two Legal Questions Shaping Foreign Investment in Thailand's Automotive Sector in 2026

For multinational automotive groups, Tier 1 suppliers, and EV-sector entrants planning Thailand operations in 2026, the convergence of the Board of Investment's EV3.5 incentive package and Thailand's skilled-talent immigration framework raises two legal questions worth a structured review.

Shawn Krairit·17 May 2026
Immigration & Work PermitsBOI & Investment Promotion

Thailand LTR Visa: A Complete Guide for Foreign Professionals

The Long-Term Resident Visa programme offers qualifying foreign nationals a 10-year stay with streamlined work authorisation. As a BOI Certified Agency, we break down the eligibility categories, required documents, and application process.

Pimpair Pienpattara·1 March 2024