Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Thailand has moved from the traditional blue work-permit booklet to a digital work permit managed online and displayed through the Department of Employment's mobile application. Applications, renewals and amendments are increasingly filed electronically.
The digital system reduces office visits but is unforgiving of data mismatches between passport, visa and company records. We register employers, set up accounts and check every field before submission.
What we handle
- Employer account registration.
- Online applications, renewals and amendments.
- Conversion from paper booklet to digital record.
- Employee onboarding to the mobile app.
How the process works
Step 1
Account set-up
Employer and authorised user registered.
Step 2
Data check
Passport, visa and company data reconciled.
Step 3
Submission
Application filed and tracked online.
Step 4
Issue
Digital permit activated for the employee.
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Why are applications refused, and how do we prepare?
| Common refusal reason | How we prepare |
|---|---|
| Online account details not matching the passport | We check every field before submission. |
Counsel's note
Inconsistent transliteration of names between documents is the most common technical rejection. We standardise spelling across all records.
Frequently asked
Do I still receive a physical booklet?
Can you manage the online system for our HR team?
Why clients choose us
Six licensed Thai attorneys
Including Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
77 provinces covered
Offices in Bangkok and Khon Kaen with field representatives nationwide.
Your passport stays with you
We work from copies and only handle originals for filings you approve.
Honest assessment first
A Free Preliminary Eligibility Review tells you your options before any engagement.
Sources & references
- Department of Employment — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities. See our disclaimer.