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What is the appropriate visa for living in Thailand while employed by a US firm before converting to a Marriage visa?
I’m planning on living in Thailand with my Thai wife next year. I’m going to be employed by a US firm to represent them to purchase drugs from Indian manufacturers. I will be doing work out if my house and computer but will not otherwise work in Thailand what is the appropriate visa to obtain. Eventually I’ll want to convert to a Marriage visa
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The user is planning to live in Thailand with their Thai wife while working remotely for a US firm, which raises concerns about the legality of remote work without a work permit. The conversation suggests considering various visa options such as the Non-O visa based on marriage, as well as other temporary visa types like METV, SETV, and Elite visa before eventually transitioning to a Marriage visa.
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Benjamin ******
1. Working remotely is illegal (unless you have a work permit). If you go that route, you won't be able to get a long stay visa, and will stay here on SETV and METVs, not good.
2. You should go and get a Non-O visa based on marriage. You can get an multiple entry Non-O at Savannakhet, valid for one year, without showing cash.
2. You should go and get a Non-O visa based on marriage. You can get an multiple entry Non-O at Savannakhet, valid for one year, without showing cash.
Larry *******
OPIt’s not starting for a few months so I’ve got some time to figure out the nuances
Brett *********
The laws are translated and exact meaning is only taken from Thai version. Any effort is work. Definitely unlawful if you get paid by a Thailand business in Thailand. Not disputed, but the rest is not as clear cut.
Jeremy ********
Until you get married look into the 6 month METV, ed visa, 60 day SETV, or Elite visa....or maybe the 4 year smart visa
Sylvia *****
@Jeremy *******
what is 4 year smart visa?
Mark *****
If you working On-line from home. Keep your head down and don't say anything...
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