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Is it possible to work for a UK company while living in Thailand?

Craig ********
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Hi all is there anyone on here that’s moved to Thailand from the uk and has an employed job from a uk company which allows them to work in Thailand ? Many thanks 🙏
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The post initiates a discussion about the feasibility of maintaining employment with a UK company while living in Thailand. Several commenters share their experiences, highlighting options like self-employment and paying themselves from companies based in the UK and the EU. There is acknowledgment of others successfully doing this but a lack of specific visa guidance.
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John *********
John *********
Work for yourself unless you like working for someone else🤷🏾‍♀️
Ray *****
Ray *****
Got my DTV with that
GoldCo*******
GoldCo*******
Yes, many........
Sefton ********
Sefton ********
Kind of.. I have a few companies back there and EU which I pay myself from.

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