Are there legitimate services to obtain a business visa and work permit in Thailand for a fee?

Sep 26, 2023
a year ago
Jackson *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hey gang, are there services/agents that are able to provide business visa and work permit, for a fee? I recently came across someone who does this.. and it seems a good deal?

Seems a bit too good to be true since it's "only" about double what an ed visa would be, but without any of the hassle of employees, rent, etc that a regular business setup would cost. The only stipulation is I pay the foreign salary tax (about 20k) at the end of the year.

Is this a thing... that's a thing?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around the possibility of obtaining a business visa and work permit in Thailand through agents or services for a fee, which some users find appealing due to its perceived low cost and ease compared to traditional business setups. However, there are concerns about the legality and potential risks involved, with comments suggesting that such arrangements may be questionable or even illegal. Some users shared personal experiences, indicating mixed feelings about these services.
John *******
Had someone​ do this for me 15 years​s ago but got wisevand did not go through with it. Got suspicous when he put my picture into a work permitbin front​ of me. Paperwork included​ me as working as a diving instructor. I did no​t go through with it.
Frank **********
Sounds illegal in my opinion.
Carlos *********
@Frank *********
foreign opinion doesn't make thai laws
Jack ****************
And no big deposit or whatever?
Bob **********
Your forming a business??or looking for a dodgie visa??
Jackson *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Bob *********
Your being snarky?? or looking to be helpful?? I'll answer yours after you answer mine.
Gregor **********
Immigration makes a three-fold number millions of Baht every year by these methods. It is called "corruption".
Carlos *********
@Gregor *********
amazing Thailand. But they run legally 🙄
Gregor **********
@Carlos ********
as legal as the ankle hair of my Grandmother. "Legal forbidden prostitution" and "Legal tea money" how open a secret this is
Steve *******
An ED visa is 2000bt so a B visa and work permit for 4000bt seems like a good deal!
Jackson *******
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@Steve ******
If someone says an ED visa is 2000b, I can say without a doubt that's not a thing 😏
Steve *******
@Jackson ******
It sure is a thing. Go to an Immigration Office or a Thai Embassy/Consulate. The single entry Non Imm ED visa is 2000bt.
Garrett ***********
Thai visa center does them, know a few people who have theirs through them. No issues
Jackson *******
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@Garrett **********
Coming from you this answer actually means something, thanks 🙂
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