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What are my visa options as a managing director of a Thai company while living abroad?

Jul 18, 2025
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Dan *******
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I co-own a Thai company and I am registered as one of the managing directors.

I used to live in Thailand full-time so it made sense to have the yearly non-B visas and extend them every year at the immigration, but I recently moved abroad and only come to work in Thailand for a max of 3 months a year. We also no longer need the 4 employees and would like to scale down to 1 or 2.

What are my options now visa-wise? Ideally I would like to remain as one of the managing directors.

Thanks in advance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is a managing director of a Thai company, previously living in Thailand with yearly non-B visas. After relocating abroad and visiting Thailand only for short periods, they seek options to maintain their director status while needing fewer employees. Comments highlight the necessity of a B Visa and Work Permit for any active work, along with the requirement to employ Thai citizens.
Stephen ********
You can still be listed as a director, but without the work permit you cannot work.
Dan *******
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@Stephen *******
so I could still sign company documents digitally as a director when I'm abroad? Also, when I do come to Thailand, could I oversee operations, visit the company, talk to employees, etc. on a visa exemption?
Bradford ******
Even for 3 months, still need a B Visa and Work Permit. Need to meet the minimum hiring of Thai people for each foreigner work permit.
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