Does an 'OnlyFans' account qualify as remote work for the DTV visa in Thailand?

Aug 2, 2024
4 months ago
Greta *****
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Asking for a friend!

Does an 'Only fans' account qualify as a digital nomad/remote work for the new DTV visa?
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The discussion revolves around whether running an OnlyFans account can be considered remote work that qualifies for Thailand's new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). Participants highlight the legal challenges, noting that pornography production is illegal in Thailand, which could lead to rejection of the visa application. Comments also indicate that engaging in such activities without a proper business structure or work permit could violate multiple laws, including immigration and labor laws.
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Matteo ***********
you might qualify or not, depending on your photos
Ko ****
Pics or no answer :D
Tim ********
We’d have to review the portfolio.
Michael **********
what's your friend username? I would like to check
Greta *****
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@Michael *********
Haha. Nice try!
Jo **********
nope it’s a grub thing
Andy *********
Doesn't Thailand already have enough prostitution?
Greta *****
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@Andy ********
Who are you calling a prostitute??
SJ *******
@Greta ****
how she a prostitute? Prostitutes sell sexualising services she is selling ...hang on mmm.
Tim ********
@Greta ****
ya Andy!!
Brian ********
If they do allow it, which I believe would be doubtful, be careful to not post anything that anyone could consider nudity. Thai jail is no joke!

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Ron ****
There are cheap countries in Europe where 🌽 is legal
Ron ****
OF is illegal to do even for Thais as far as I know
Eric *****
Why not wrap it in a "media consultancy" company earning X profits?
Neil ******
Not only is creating porn a criminal offense in Thailand, this would also be illegal local labor laws because creating/producing content locally for commercial purposes requires a work permit. So you’d be violating criminal laws, immigration laws, and labor laws. Way to hit the trifecta.
Frank **********
A friend 555. Right.
Tommy ********
Isn’t Only Fans banned in Thailand?
Greta *****
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@Tommy *******
Looks like it's called 'Only Farang' in Thailand. It's only banned for locals...
Sam **********
@Tommy *******
no. After covid most bar girls went online. They still on there making 5x what they used to with half the effort and no risk
Tommy ********
@Sam *********
that isn’t true in Thailand. It’s banned here as per the reports
Sam **********
@Tommy *******
well prostitution is technically illegal in the kingdom as well but it still happens.
Neil ******
@Sam *********
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Neil ******
@Sam *********
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Brandon ************
It would probably work if you've registered a company for the purposes of doing onlyfans and can show income and write a letter stating you can do it anywhere.

But the only problem is that porn and production of porn is illegal in Thailand, so they might reject it simply on that basis.
Greta *****
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Chris Nadon Well look at it from Thai government prospective. Why wouldn't they let people stay 180 days if they spend money while their there and do NOT take local employments opportunities? It's actually pretty smart from their end. Making money from the visas AND the income from people staying in Thailnd! Win win. As long as they got enough condos to accommodate everyone 😂
Robert *****
Brandon ************
@Robert ****
sex toys and vapes are illegal too... But walk down Sukhumvit 19 down to Nana and you'll have to put blinders on not to see a lot
Greta *****
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@Brandon ***********
Only fans is not exclusive to porn..some people just use it for other purposes. Ask Nick Kyrgios...
Ned *******
@Greta ****
right. But good luck convincing Thais.
Greta *****
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@Ned ******
What do I need to convince them? 🤔
SJ *******
@Greta ****
a big bribe always helps.
Chris *******
@Greta ****
there was a couple here last year (or so) that got arrested for their only fans.

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Greta *****
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@Chris ******
It makes sense. But they should be more clear on the visa application form...😜
Chris *******
@Greta ****
if the money is coming thru a numbered or shell company without a name, and you are a digital creator (porn or not) it would qualify.

The DTV is the easiest and will be the most abused Visa ever!

It is sooooo simple to get, people are going to figure that out pretty quik.

I am still shocked it exists in its current form.

For now anyway...
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