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Can you work remotely on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) while training Muay Thai?

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Hello, I’m sorry I know this question has been asked but I’m seeing so many mixed answers I don’t know what to do, maybe an expert will help?

I have seen some say on the soft power Muay Thai DTV (which I will be legitimately training, I have a few years history in Muay Thai) - you are allowed to work remotely as long as the work is for a foreign company, it’s foreign based income, not working with Thai people or Thai entitities. This is how I would support myself while training, which I know some embassies want to know!

However, I’ve also seen others state that no you absolutely can’t work remotely at all, even if the company is not based in Thailand or with Thai entities etc.

Please does anyone have real experience or a definitive answer to share? Tried to email the embassy but their inbox is full it won’t deliver!
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The question addresses the conflicting information around the legality of working remotely on a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) while participating in legitimate training such as Muay Thai. Some users affirm that remote work is permissible, while others cite the Thai Labor Act, which requires a work permit for foreigners working in Thailand, regardless of whether their employment is with a Thai entity. Users suggest contacting Thai authorities or using resources like eazycheckth.com for clarification, noting that guidelines for the DTV may not explicitly account for remote work. The conversation reveals confusion and lack of clear legal precedent surrounding this issue.
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