Hi everyone, longtime reader first time poster.

what impact would having a DUI (driving under the influence) on record have on getting a work permit?

Did the DUI occur in Thailand or another country?

sorry, I should have said it was in the US.

I am currently in the US and am being recruited for a job at Chulalongkorn University.

None! Zero problem! Not an issue, and DUIs are traffic offenses not even criminal.

in the US, DUI is definitely criminal, so I thought it be also in Thailand and would be a problem to the Thai Gov when applying for the WP

Unless the university requires a police report to get the job you will have no problem getting a work permit.

The only crime that can prevent you from getting it is a violation of Thai immigration or labor laws.

No police check needed for WP, unless they did one without my knowledge.

Don't drink and drive in the first place would be my advice.

You supplying a time travel device with that helpful advice Wiggy?

My friend lost his job when the uni did a chexck on his criminal record, but this is something they did on their own and not something which was part of his work permit application.

edit: sorry, should add this was not the same uni as you! it was an international school.