Answered3 years ago
What are the implications of working online in Thailand for expats?
Interesting she has been charged with working illegally, first case i have seen for online working. Lesson dont say anything bad about Thailand and keep under the radar.
Answer summary
A recent case highlights legal issues faced by expats working online in Thailand. One individual was charged for illegally working, specifically noted for selling goods online and creating content that depicted Thailand negatively. Commentary from the community discusses the nuances of visa regulations, particularly the Elite Visa's restrictions, and expresses concern over the authorities' focus on such cases rather than more pressing issues.
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Sharn *************
Many people living there have online businesses.
Maybe Thailand should stop wasting time on people like that and sort out their other issues.
Maybe Thailand should stop wasting time on people like that and sort out their other issues.
Chulala **********
Elite Visa not allowed to working here, she has online selling, living and work with her own business. She deserves it.
Mark *********
Slight issue: Soi Nana is in Chinatown not Sukhumvit.
Jo **********
@Mark ********
yes good pointJo **********
not for working online but selling goods online, and the real reason is that she was making videos that portrayed Thailand as a dangerous place.
Michael ********
OP@Jo *********
Isnt selling working ?Jo **********
@Michael *******
yes that was my point it was selling more than the in-line bitMichael ********
OP@Jo *********
I very much doubt she was selling to people in Thailand being a "Chinese influencer" so think online working fitsActivity
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