Can I be self-employed in Thailand as a business consultant and tutor on a marital visa?

The conversation primarily covers the possibility of self-employment in Thailand, particularly for a foreign national married to a Thai citizen. The consensus is that to legally work as a self-employed individual, one usually needs a work permit, which requires setting up a Thai registered company and employing Thai staff. Several comments emphasize that remote work is also complicated by local regulations, and working outside these legal frameworks can lead to serious issues. The respondents highlight that offering consulting or teaching services directly in Thailand would typically necessitate a formal business structure, contrary to the original poster's preference to avoid these complexities.