What are the requirements for obtaining a work visa in Thailand if I run an online business based outside of the country?

Just to get a different view: You are working in Thailand, using Thai internet providers, Thai servers to connect to other countries, power from Thai Government and so on without paying taxes to the Thai Government, without the Work Permit and on a Visa that is stamped: Working Prohibited. You even signed an official form that your stay in Thailand is just for pleasure and that you shall not engage in any job or occupation. But it should be okay and you can do all in the nomad eyes, because I only use a laptop, it sound like a very dumb excuse.

Sorry Lopez but I do not agree. You are using back-to-back tourist visas to remain here long term (and were already red-stamped) despite really being an expat. As others have stated before, just because some are doing this, does not make it safe or legal.

@Robert ***********

Thanks I'll look into that. However, as far as "Employment Prohibited" don't you agree that means located in Thailand? Many people who come to Thailand, are employed in their home country, or have their own business online in which they can monitor online while in Thailand, so if they do work for their business located in another country, I would think that would be fine as you are not conducting any business or working for a local Thai company or getting hired by Thai company

Lopez, the terms of your tourist state very clearly "Employment Prohibited", but if that definition falls into a grey area, then out of an abundance of caution perhaps the visa holder should not do it. Just because some allege online that they still do this type of work without any problems, does not mean it is without risk and the consequences if caught. Measure the Risk VS Reward. If you are truly a digital nomad, perhaps you should give thought to Whatever you decide I wish you luck!

Robert A. Piccus It just triggers my curiosity. I'm not working while in Thailand, but I follow many people on social media that do but no one seems to have a definitive answer. I just thought physically working was illegal, but thats why I asked "what if people get paid on paypal" but the responses all said that it was illegal too... so that's why I wondered... what about genuine tourists who travel, on visa exemption, and just get paid while they blog online or ads or if they post youtube videos and they get a $100 in their paypal or something... I just don't understand. For example: you upload a Youtube video and you fly to Hong Kong and film vlogs there, and upload it and get paid for it, then go to thailand, same, you're getting paid by uploading videos while being a genuine tourist, but why is that considered illegal?

Hi Lopez, You are very clever and fortunate to be able to do your digital nomad work from anywhere (provided you have good wifi) but you don't seem to understand the spirit of the employment laws in Thailand as they apply to foreigners, even though you have asked numerous times and the group has replied. Perhaps you should speak with an immigration lawyer for a better explanation, the first consultation is always free. I hope that would help.

@Andre *********************

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