Hi everyone, I’m left a little confused as to how I should go about getting a WP3 for myself, as the managing director of a private limited company. I am currently getting a lawyer to set this up for me and understand how to overcome the 2 million capitol issue but it seems I’m unable to get the Business Visa without a WP3 and unable to get the WP3, without showing the social security payments for 4 Thai employees. Also having the provincial Labour department coming to check on the Thais, employed by my business. I’m hoping someone can offer some advise as I’m a bit unsure if this being the case why would anyone be traveling outside Thailand to get a business Visa and so avoiding the 4 Thai employees requirement. I could just get a year Visa in the immigration office as extension of stay, if you need to show this to get a work permit. My business is a small start up and currently can’t employ 4 Thais full time. As the managing director, am I unable to get a work permit unless I meet the requirement of 4 Thais employed if I wish to travel outside to Malaysia Penang to get my Visa. How can I get the WP3 in this situation?
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A user is seeking guidance on obtaining a WP3 work permit as the managing director of a small startup in Thailand. They are confused about the requirement to employ four Thai nationals and pay social security contributions to validly apply for the WP3 and subsequently the Business Visa. They are exploring options for traveling to Malaysia for the visa process while unsure about meeting the employee requirements.
