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Is 'Employment Prohibited' a Common Remark for the Workcation Visa in Thailand?
Hi. Can someone please share if "Employment Prohibited" is a common remark for the Workcation category ?
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The question seeks to clarify if the remark "Employment Prohibited" is commonly associated with the Workcation visa category in Thailand. The discussion explores views on various visa options, especially as they relate to current immigration trends and the tightness of visa regulations. Multiple comments highlight the unpredictability of Thai immigration rules and the importance of acting quickly to secure a visa, with anecdotal evidence regarding the need for a stable financial status when applying for visas.
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Henrik *****
Nobody knows, probably until a few weeks / days before they stop for applications.
That’s are the typical way Thai Immigration works.
That’s are the typical way Thai Immigration works.
SugarFree*********
Wait until the last minute.."Be a Man" 😂
Paul **********
The more it's abused, the more they will change the requirements.
From your the way your post is worded it would suggest you have a Thai missus and are looking to get the visa to live here, which is not what's it's for.
From your the way your post is worded it would suggest you have a Thai missus and are looking to get the visa to live here, which is not what's it's for.
David ******
@Paul *********
i wish to work and travel, mainly in Thailand. the soon to be ex wants to remain in the uk, my daughter will be at uni, you need them present for the relevant extensionsHonest *******
@Paul *********
That's your opinion. There is no requirement to spend a single night outside Thailand during the 5 year period of validity. You need to tell the expats who previously held Non-O retirement or marriage visas/extensions. Simple arithmetic; if they required multi-entries total cost per year was approx. 6,000 baht. DTV 2,000 baht. No annual applications necessary.Paul **********
Honest keep taking the pss, see how you get on, idiots like you will srew it up for everyone. I'd bet your passport is littered with border bounces
Retirement or marriage dont have to leave, the extension is for 12 months.
Retirement or marriage dont have to leave, the extension is for 12 months.
Honest *******
@Paul *********
Retirees who changed to DTV were those who took regular breaks. We take short breaks every other month. Usually within Thailand but occasionally crossing borders. However, there are retirees who can't (or don't want) to venture anywhere. DTV wouldn't be suitable for them.
Jazi ********
Better wait. Changes have many directions. If it's 6 months, sure. But longer, gamble that new visas will come along.
Kyle **********
Id apply for the DTV ASAP.. its too good to not take advantage if thats your plan.
Its already being tightened.. get it while its good
Its already being tightened.. get it while its good
Ben ********
It's a Thai visa, you make it sound like you're trying to predict the stock market. Just get it now
Don *******
Who knows. They may be talking about another scheme in 1,2,3,X years. As long as they keep the privilege scheme then that works as a safety net for the long term stay.
Patryk *******
Treat “will DTV still exist next year” as a policy risk, not a calendar optimization. If Thailand already fits your plan, applying earlier usually beats saving a few unused months on a visa that might tighten. The expensive mistake isn’t overlapping years — it’s waiting for perfect timing and then scrambling under new rules. Decide from your move date and document readiness, not from hoping the product stays identical.
Gias****
Is Thailand
What’s good today is gone tomorrow
Very simple
Things here change overnight with little or no warning
You decide what to do …….
What’s good today is gone tomorrow
Very simple
Things here change overnight with little or no warning
You decide what to do …….
Steve *******
No one knows what Thai immigration rules will change on any given day. So no one can give you an accurate answer.
Za *******
You might consider applying for a retirement visa since you are over 50
David ******
@Za ******
marriage one is cheaper, but don't really want to tie that l money up just yet
Anonymous ******************
Forever
Kate *******
They’ve only just brought in quite notable changes so I think we’re good for a bit at least.
Guy ******
Sods law says they will discontinue the day before you apply.
DTV ******
If you got it today and it kept going forever, how mad at yourself would you be?
If you didn’t get it but they cancelled it and you could have gotten it, how mad at yourself would you be?
Decide which one makes you less mad and that’s your answer.
If you didn’t get it but they cancelled it and you could have gotten it, how mad at yourself would you be?
Decide which one makes you less mad and that’s your answer.
Tushar **************
DTV Dude best answer so far.
BravePers*********
My best guess is income threshold across the board, not soft power or workcation but a number that tells them you're financially safe.
Just a guess, nobody really knows, but Thailand is hurting financially but is known to shoot itself in the foot. They are missing around 10 million people from 2019 tourism. Who knows
Just a guess, nobody really knows, but Thailand is hurting financially but is known to shoot itself in the foot. They are missing around 10 million people from 2019 tourism. Who knows
Anonymous ******************
BravePersimmon1025 they already have a visa for it, LTR 80k USD annual income threshold for it.
Honest *******
BravePersimmon1025 Opinion only.
Tod *********
There is not a person on this group or any group related to the glorious Land 'O Thaiz that could give you that answer.
BraveO******
Do it today
James ********
BraveOwl3854 wise advice ✅
Mich ***********
Roll the dice 🎲........
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