I’m seeking advice or insights from anyone who may have gone through a similar situation.

I’ve been living and working in Thailand for the past 17 years as a university instructor. I’m a U.S. citizen and have held a valid work permit and visa throughout my time here.

Recently, I officially obtained Thai citizenship through my mother, who is Thai by birth. I now have my Thai National ID card and have submitted all necessary documents to my workplace so that my employment records are now under my Thai ID instead of my U.S. passport.

Here’s where I’m unsure:

My current work permit and visa (issued under my U.S. passport) are valid until October 2025. I asked my employer what I need to do about closing or canceling them, and they told me I don’t need to do anything—that I should just let them expire since I’m now legally Thai.

That doesn’t sound quite right to me. I feel like there should be some formal process to close out the old visa and work permit under my foreign passport. I’m worried that “doing nothing” might leave a loose end or even a negative mark in the immigration system, especially if I ever need to re-enter Thailand in the future using my U.S. passport (just hypothetically).

Has anyone here been through this process or have advice on what steps I should take? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Will all employers require a bachelor's degree to obtain a work visa?

Question about Business Visa/Work Permit:

I know for a work permit to be issued, I would need to employ 4 thai nationals and pay their social security. I also know it's possible and common to only pay their social security.

I'm curious how people go about finding thai's to go along with this? Would they need to be unemployed or are thai's able to receive social security twice (from me and their regular employment). Would this be something, for example, that I would post in a thai group in my local area or is this usually an agent/accountant thing?

Any experience or suggestions most appreciated.

Hi everyone,

My Wife (Thai) and I are looking to open a mom and pop restaurant that we run together here in Thailand. It wouldnt be big enough to be able to add additional workers. Can anyone guide me as I am new to this venture here. I know I can own the Restaurant, but I would like us to work together. What options do I have here? Its not very big, only about 6 or 7 tables. Currently I am on a 1 year Non Immigrant Family Based Visa. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you all in advance