What are my best visa options for living and operating a business in Thailand?

@Phillip **********

right then you don't have to deal with visa for a year , border runs .

@David ********

i know I was being lazy and didn't want to go thru the details . I have a multiple entry visa . Mine is due in December so I'll need to be back by November to extend for another year .

@Mike *******

, yes Hawaii is ridiculously expensive . I loved that place though . Both of my daughters were born there . Hopefully you can figure out and move to Thailand . Just to give you a breakdown of the expenses in Koh Tao . Bungalow w ocean view , 10,000 baht a month w wifi . $300 . moped rental 3000 baht a month . Utilities 2000 baht . Food is cheap in comparisson to the US . There are rentals cheaper than that here .

@Mike *******

you can own the busines , But you CANT work there on a retirement extension

@Mike *******

, you're right about that . I am a massage therapist from Hawaii and these jobs are reserved for Thai . Because of my skin color and Thai mistake me as one of their own , I've been massaging in Chang Mai and here . I've decided to head home ( Tahiti ) and open up a shop . It's one of the reason I wanted to come to Thailand and learn Thai massage . Thailand is Amazing , has so much to offer and I am so impressed with the school and teachers in Chang Mai . Hubby loves it here and i don't blame him . I've seen a lot of posts on here and foreigners want to move to Thailand . I do know one thing your retirement goes so much further here than back in the US . My advice would be to wait till you retire , make as much money so that way you can enjoy Thailand and not worry about finances . Another option is to look for a company to hire you or some on here would suggest teaching English online as an expat .

you sure? bet you have a retirement extension based on the non o visa :-)

@Richard ********

, i know . I have a retirement visa . 3 months plus 12 months .

@Mike *******

2 months than you apply for a 30 day extension>

@Ron *******

A simple Duck duck go search:

The treaty allows for American citizens and businesses incorporated in the US, or in Thailand to maintain a majority shareholding or to wholly own a company in Thailand, and thereby engage in business on the same basis as would a Thai national.

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@Paul ******

NOPE, have a few American friends that own companies here in Phuket< ONLY dif is an American company cant own land

I will not dither about the amount....but I did not need to hire 4 Thai employees.

I have been checked for compliance on numerous occasions.

@Lawrence ******

like I said, with ways around it, but you still have the bt2million registered capital requirement. Also, not every business qualifies under the Treaty of Amity. You can also register under the BOI, if your company qualifies, and own all of it. These all cost money. They are not cheap to do.

@Stuart ********

yeah, I’ve seen a lot of foreigners setting up their partners in businesses such as beauty etc. The foreigners are hands off with the customers but probably lend a helping opinion and wallet on matters.

@Paul ******

I do see some leading tours but either there’s a trick or they’re taking the chance legally. I imagine if you have Thai fixers you could get away with a bit. Not something I’d want to risk.

@Paul ******

agreed but many people assume they can come to Thailand and do any work just like back home so good to know nevertheless.