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Can a foreign spouse of a Thai sole trader get a work permit with no Thai employees?

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Aug 26, 2018

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There was a post recently discussing a foreigner being able to get a work permit based on his wife being a sole trader with no additional thai employees and he was allowed to assist in her business. I recall this had something to do with the wife filling in a particular form, can anyone confirm if this is correct because i think the thread may have been deleted?

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The discussion revolves around whether a foreigner can obtain a work permit to assist his Thai spouse who is a sole trader without employing additional Thai staff. There's some mention of necessary documentation and requirements, but clarity seems to be needed as the thread appears to have been deleted.

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Tod *********

Sorry to be the big bad admin but this isn't thai visa related either :/ :O

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Robert *******

In case of marriage with the owner/sole trader you need only 2 Thai staff.

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Robert *******

Exclusief owner and direct family

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2 thai staff is that inc or exc the owner?

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