Can I switch from a Thai work permit to a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) without issues?

People have done this.. But I would assume embassys are going to look very closely at it. Make sur eeverything is detail focused and clear.

I have got someone is trying to do it like you .

@Philip ****

Here’s a suggested path of the process:

Resign as Director: Step down from your position as the director and appoint a Thai director to replace you. The new director will then cancel your work permit and visa.

Apply for DTV: Once your work permit and visa are canceled, you can apply for a DTV

Income Requirements:

If your overseas income has been deposited into your personal account, you should meet the DTV requirements without issues.

If your income went into the corporate account, DTV approval will be very very hard. Only show income and work personally you did. You may want to consider a temporary dtv setup while you gather the necessary document such as Muay Thai or cooking.

Fall Back Plan:

If the DTV application doesn’t work out, you can always revert to managing the company. Reapply for your visa and work permit to resume your role as director and your staff are still employed.

I am going through a similar process shortly. I have a work permit through my company that I recently sold my shares of. So will cancel my work permit and visa and get DTV. Difference is the job I had for the company is different to the job I will apply for DTV with as I work remotely in an unrelated job. I never thought they may question why I cancelled a work permit to get DTV but it’s all legitimate so guess I will have to just cross my fingers.

Completely different scenario

All you can do is try it and see. I'd definitely cancel the work permit and Non-B extension before going to apply though

3100 baht a year for work permit is expensive?

Don't know what you are trying to do but a DTV is not a replacement for a work permit. You cannot work a thai based job on DTV.

They serve different purposes, what's the point of comparing? With one you work and the other is a tourist visa, so what if one is cheaper and one more expensive?

If you have to work no matter the cost, you need a working visa, even if DTV is cheaper doesn't allow to work, what kind of mental gymnastic are you trying to do here?

You can't work in Thailand on DTV

Pls be reminded that DTV is not allowed to work in Thailand.