What are the current visa application requirements for online teachers wanting to work while in Thailand?

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I asked the Thai embassy last week and the lady was very friendly and helpful but she immediately pointed out that nowadays the rules became stricter and that most online marketplace teachers on sites like Preply, Italki etc. get refused unless they can show a contract, which explicitely states that you only teach outside of Thailand (for example a freelance agreement or contract with the platform stating that you only teach within Europe or similar), as otherwise they might see it as potentially leaving the door open to teach students online, who are based in Thailand. To be honest I was very surprised about this. She told me to send in any kind of contract I can that indicates that I'm not teaching students in Thailand, before applying officially, to make sure I won't waste the 300 USD. As far as I know sites like Preply don't provide any kind of contracts, anyone with similar experience? Would it be a good idea to link my teacher profile into a pdf file for example where it states that I only teach in Europe (all my students are in fact in Europe only)?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The conversation highlights the stricter visa application rules for online teachers intending to work remotely from Thailand. The Thai embassy advised that applicants must provide evidence, such as a contract stating that they only teach outside Thailand, to avoid being perceived as teaching Thai students. Users shared experiences and suggestions, including detailing their teaching location in their profiles, submitting contracts, or providing cover letters affirming compliance with Thai laws.

Axel ******* · Answer

It’s also a good idea to provide a cover letter that states that you will not work=teach in Thailand or for Thai based clients =students and that you abide by all Thai laws and customs.

This is a close second best if you can’t get a contract that says this.

Essentially you promise to do the right thing.

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SerenePe********* · Answer

Preply show country of origin of a student who transferred money to you. I think that evidence is strong enough to show you teach only non-Thai student.

Victor ********* · Answer

Why don't you give them your own company?

Andi *********** · Answer

It is not new, to submit a statement or/and contracts that detail you teach non Thai students. It is a good idea for your profile to detail you teach in Europe only. You have a contract for each student?

Colin ******** · Answer

I wondered about this and actually decline any Thai students explicitly for this reason.

What are the current visa application requirements for online teachers wanting to work while in Thailand?

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