Hi, I am now on a Thai wife non-o visa. My understanding is that now I am eligible to work. Immigration told me to go to labour office to find details for work permit. Labour office gave me a bunch of paper in thai and say your prospective employer must fill. The prospective employer says I need to leave the country and that will arrange a business visa based on which the work permit will be granted. So what’s the truth here? Who need a business visa if married to a thai allows you to work?

Business meeting - visa type

Since I was few times in Thailand as an employee (with non-imm visa + workpermit) and as a tourist as well, my friend asked for my advice about what visa type he really needs for a casual business meetings in Thailand. I checked the latest immigration rules, I believe made in July 2024, but honestly Im a bit lost in this matter.

He does not own a business, he is a regular blue collar worker who was requested by his employer to meet some clients in Thailand from time to time.

Previously when I was applying for a job I got non-immigrant Visa + workpermit but I was literally hired by a company in Thailand. In his case he does not want to start a business nor being hired there, just a meeting once a month.

What I have read is that you can do some casual business activities on a tourist stamp on arrival but this seems a bit inconsistent between Thai Embassies in different countries (different explanations on their webpages).

So the questions is...does he need to apply for business visa or business visa + work permit or can use 60days stamp on arrival as a tourist? Getting invitation letter from Thai company is not an issue for him.

Basically he wants enter the Kingdom fully legally with all the proper paper work done but the current rules seems a bit unclear.

PS. He asked visa agency but they gave him some "outdated" answer I would say.

Appreciate your help in this matter.

looking for non-B visa references: if you've successfully registered a company and got a working permit with a non-B visa or know someone who has, I'd love a contact reference. TIA.

So I got one question. I got my Visa approved recently. If I would change my employment to a new company. Do I have to apply for a new visa with the same process or what do I need to do?

Hi,

I’m getting my work permit again HR told me to extend my visa on arrival this week even though it was stamped until March 6th, does anyone know what the reason might be for making it before it runs out? I officially start my new job March 1st.

I also went to Imm Building B for my last extension, but they sent me to the IT Square building instead, is that the norm now?

Thank you so much

Hello everyone, would like to seek advice regarding visas/work permit/ licenses pertaining to starting a personal retail business here in Thailand. Any recommendations on services that I can consult or can help facilitate this for me? Thanks.

Sawasdee Pals

How can i work as a Freelance sports trainer in thailand?

Do i need to register a company?

Hi everyone 👋

My husband found a job in Thailand and so will obtain the visa non-immigrant B and work permit. I'm still in tourist visa (exemption).

Can I ask for the non-immigrant O (accompagnant) from thailand or do I have to leave ?

Has anyone experienced this administrative change and want to give me some advice please ?

We're both French citizens.

Thanks so much for your help 🙏

Hi everyone

I’m having Non B multiple Re-entry

I wanted to know in case if my work permit is revoked by my employer

Can I still use my Non B multiple or still my visa is valid ?!

Thank you

I have my initial non b from embassy and applied for the work permit already. May i know what will i know need to get a 1 year extension on my non b from immigration ? Thank you