How can I switch from a Non-Immigrant O Visa to a Business Visa in Thailand?

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Hi everyone.
My wife and I own a business where we employ 50 staff. I’m currently using a non immigrant O visa but am thinking to try for a business visa. How could I go about doing this . As it is I am worried to even trim the hedges without being dobbed in. I would like to work with peace of mind.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is contemplating the transition from a Non-Immigrant O visa to a business visa in order to work without concerns about legality. Responses suggest that the Non-Immigrant O visa, especially if based on marriage, allows for obtaining a work permit without needing to switch to a Business visa. Several commenters highlight the ease of obtaining a work permit under the current visa and suggest that maintaining a garden is legally permissible. Additionally, there are mentions of specific rules for American citizens under the Treaty of Amity and the requirements for business operations in Thailand.

Tod ********* · Answer

And I think we're done. I can't see any more being added to what people have suggested.

Mary ******** · Answer

If you are american under the "special agreement"  there is a whole different (and advantageous) set of rules for obtaining a business visa. Check with your local US consulate.  I dont know the particulars just the thai embassy in Rome mentioned it as an alternative to the "retirement" visa.

Tod ********* · Answer

What is it you hope to gain by switching to a Non-B visa? IF you're on a Non-O visa based on marriage (or even an extension based on marriage) you can legally hold a work permit and work

Robert ******* · Answer

If you have the Non Immigrant O visa and doing border runs every 90 days the only option is to apply next time for the Non Immigrant B visa at the Thai Consulate. If you are inside Thailand on the Extension of Stay based on Marriage you can if this runs out apply for the new 1 year Extension of Stay based on working inside Thailand.

Alexey ********** · Answer

If you have Non-O marriage visa it is the best here already because impossible to cancel and to deport you. And it's "positive impression" visa for any Thai officers on its borders. Else you need to show your work permit together with your passport each time. So don't change.

Sergey ********* · Answer

As soon as you have WP, there is no difference between those visa types

Martin ******** · Answer

Hi Steve. I’m sure this subject has come up before on here. And I’m sure that I read you are allowed to maintain your garden of your home. Without this being construed as work.

Paul ********* · Answer

If your non immigrant O visa is based on being married to a Thai you can get a work permit.

Alternatively you can get a non immigrant B visa through your company.

How can I switch from a Non-Immigrant O Visa to a Business Visa in Thailand?

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