Can I work remotely for my UK company while holding a visa that states 'work prohibited' in Thailand?

Oct 28, 2024
9 days ago
Can someone help me understand. The visa says “work prohibited” but what about when you apply as a remote worker as someone who works online. Obviously you can’t get a new job or start up a business there but are you still allowed to work in Thailand for your UK company? I’m just trying to make it make sense.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The prevailing interpretation among community members is that while the visa indicates that "work is prohibited," it primarily refers to employment within Thailand, such as securing a job or starting a business in the country. Remote work for a non-Thai company, like a UK employer, is generally allowed as the income is sourced from outside Thailand. This implies that individuals can legally work remotely for their companies abroad even on a visa that explicitly states employment is prohibited.
Paul *******
In my opinion, the "Employment Prohibited" remark either shouldn't be there or be modified to "Employment in Thailand Prohibited". The way it's worded now is quite ambiguous.
Dan *******
@Paul ******
I had to blank it for use to cancel my gym contract as it contradicts my reasoning haha
Luit *****************
@Paul ******
it also suggests they do not see remote workers as employment, probably you can be remote worker on any visa and even on visa exempt without problems.
Elías ********
It says "employment prohibited", tho. You're allowed to work as a remote worker and/or freelancer, but for a non Thai company abroad.
Greg ********
Yes, you can work remotely for your UK company while in Thailand.
Danny *******
It just means your income has to come from outside of Thailand. Can't get a job or start a business in Thailand