According to deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana, the Department of Business Development issued the Office of the Central Company and Partnership Registration Order No.1/2026, establishing additional registration rules and procedures to prevent the use of Thais as nominee shareholders on behalf of foreigners conducting business in Thailand.
Whilst those with short-term [Tourist or Special Tourist] visas have been able to easily extend them during the COVID-19 lockdown and border closures, some people have been inquiring as to whether it’s possible to convert this visa into a long-stay option such as; Retirement, Dependent, Guardian, Marriage and/or a Business Visa without leaving the Kingdom.
Although you may believe that Social Security and the necessity to have four (4) Thai staff per foreign work permit holder, is a recent regulation change, it’s important to understand that this regulation has actually been in place for both a Business [Non B] Visa and a Work Permit for at least as long we’ve owned and operated Samui Law Firm.
