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Can I provide free music recording services in Thailand on a DTV visa?
If I'm in Thailand on a dtv for medical can I provide 100% free music recording to people in Thailand?
Answer summary
Providing free music recording services while on a DTV visa in Thailand is not advisable, as it may be considered offering a service that requires a work permit. Comments in the discussion emphasize the importance of adhering to local laws regarding work to avoid jeopardizing one's visa status. Although sharing music online, such as on platforms like YouTube or TikTok, may not violate the terms of the visa, any direct interaction that resembles work, even if free, could lead to complications.
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IntelligentG*************
Making friends and jamming together is permitted.
Siam *************
These not a question of free or not it could be considering like working. So avoid it , same for dj avoid to play music for free
Peter ********
If those people were going to pay a recording studio here then your taking funds from Thailand recording studios, which would be in violation of the DTV visa, so best not to do this for anyone living in Thailand while on a DTV visa. you need to think these are projected jobs for Thai people and respect that because many places don't respect there own population to save jobs for them and its a horrible situation so don't be part of that problem.
Marcus ******
Sometimes you just have to have a little common sense, I’ll leave that up for interpretation
Kool *******
It all depends on what platform you are posting the music on. You can post all you want on YouTube, or TikTok, with no problems. It will not violate the no work inside Thailand clause. If you tie it into any paid service, or website, then you're in trouble.
Sean ********
OP@Kool ******
I don’t want to post anything really just record and give away the recording to the artist to useKool *******
@Sean *******
that way is technically illegal. You are doing something the band would normally pay to have done. It is much different than posting it on a public channel.
RubyChe*******
But why??? Just respect the DTV and don't try to be a smarta$$ good Samaritan. You won't get brownie points but jeopardizing your own visa. Smfh. Sit pretty and mind your own business
swallow********
RubyChestnut08 woah such a reaction is not deserved imho. We all should be aware that he might not know the laws here in Thailand and OP is just looking for advice. No need to be hostile against each other
Sean ********
OPRubyChestnut08 i’m not trying to be a smarta$$. I just enjoy recording music. I’m trying to be a good Samaritan either. It’s just something I enjoy in my life and I enjoy recording others making music simple as that it’s not kind of craziness at all.
Jason ********
technically you cant do anything but spend money and wear a dunce hat, but with that said i dont think anyone will cart you off to jail for it
A. ************
Let's put it this way, I read an account from a retiree who was painting the fence of his own house. The Thai police pulled up on him and told him that only Thai people could do that. He explained to him that it was his house. They didn't care and kept yelling at him that it was work that he wasn't permitted to do. So short answer is, no.
Kaylie ****************
A. Nony Mous wow, by that logic you wouldn't be allowed to clean your own house, or wash your own clothes, cook your own food, sweep your own drive way, water your own plants etc etc. Weird.
A. ************
@Kaylie ***************
It was stupid, but this is Thailand.Robert *******
A. Nony Mous Yep, my friend has police yelling at him, arrested him and put him in jail for 3 days until the court hearing.
He made his morning coffee, a Thai person is able to do that so it was seen as working in is own house.
Be aware that typing a comment can be done by Thai people, you might need a work permit
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He made his morning coffee, a Thai person is able to do that so it was seen as working in is own house.
Be aware that typing a comment can be done by Thai people, you might need a work permit
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A. ************
@Robert ******
its scandalous, right?! I mean, if a Thai person isn't readily available, these snarky FB posts aren't going to write themselves!!!Robert *******
A. Nony Mous Just organize your life.
I have a nice girl making morning coffee and breakfast.
a Ladyboy to help me go toilet and shower.
a second girl to cook lunch and dinner
a gardener to take care my garden
a driver who also cleans the car
a secretary who is able to type English comments
Some days I hire people to feed me as I like to sit outside and it might be seen as taking away a job that a Thai can do.
BTW a foreign lawyer warned my that explaining my Thai wife the English writing can only be done with a work permit as English teacher.
I have a nice girl making morning coffee and breakfast.
a Ladyboy to help me go toilet and shower.
a second girl to cook lunch and dinner
a gardener to take care my garden
a driver who also cleans the car
a secretary who is able to type English comments
Some days I hire people to feed me as I like to sit outside and it might be seen as taking away a job that a Thai can do.
BTW a foreign lawyer warned my that explaining my Thai wife the English writing can only be done with a work permit as English teacher.
Nicklas *********
Haha all these insane questions here, leaving this group now. Thank you for melting my brain
Robert *******
Nicklas Larsson Thanks for telling us that you left.
Now this group is like an broken airport, announced leaving but did not left.
Now this group is like an broken airport, announced leaving but did not left.
Nicklas *********
@Robert ******
its ”announced leaving but did not leave “ and yea I left the group after my fist comment. Still see the activity in the post tho
James ********
NO... the DTV visa is a blessing for many. Don't risk losing it by providing your service inside Thailand
Kannan **************
No.
Greg ******
No whether it’s free or not, you’re still offering a service for which a work permit is required. You can offer such service online to people living abroad.
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