Can foreigner work (as work from home) under Tourist Visa, not Non-B?
Due to Covid 19 caused foreigner unable to go to Thai Embassy oversea to get Non B and difficult to convert at immigration office because of lack of director signature on paper work.
Can we work from home until situation get better and able to apply for Non-B and then work permit?
If immigration officer finds out later even work for home. The reason of Covid 19 is still reasonable? And is there gonna be serious punishment?
Thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
Foreigners are not allowed to work in Thailand under a Tourist Visa, even if it is work from home. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, regulations stipulate that proper work permits are mandatory. Working without a permit is considered a criminal offense, potentially resulting in fines, deportation, and blacklisting. Some opinions suggested that work conducted remotely without a local employer might go unnoticed by immigration authorities, but this does not eliminate the legal risks involved.