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Can I work remotely while on a Thai dependent visa if I stay temporarily in neighboring countries?

Aug 19, 2025
5 days ago
Aung *******
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Hi all,

I’m on a Thai dependent visa, so I know I cannot work in Thailand.

My question is: if I keep my Thai dependent visa but work remotely for clients from EU, while temporarily staying in neighboring countries like Vietnam and Laos (typically on tourist visas, about 2 months each), are there likely to be immigration issues in those countries or when I return to Thailand?

I’m asking because I’ll eventually need to switch to a DTV and will need to show income from those months.

Has anyone here had experience with this situation?

Thanks a lot for your help!
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The user is on a Thai dependent visa and is inquiring about the implications of working remotely for clients from the EU while temporarily staying in neighboring countries like Vietnam and Laos on tourist visas. They are concerned about potential immigration issues when returning to Thailand and the need to show income for a future DTV switch. Community comments address concerns regarding working on a tourist visa, potential questions from Thai immigration upon return, and tax implications.
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Colin **********
I can't offer tax advice, but I saw recently that YouTubers in Thailand have been told they should pay tax, in their case they are making content of Thailand. If your work is totally un-connected to Thailand its different. But dont forget money remitted to you from outside Thailand is very like taxable.
Wannikea *********
Why would you be telling anybody that you're working remotely when you're just there on a tourist visa? As I understand it you'll have a Thai guardian Visa with a reentry permit and during that time you'll work abroad? The other thing is Thailand might ask upon entry why aren't you taking care of your dependants for months at a time.
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