What is the best visa to apply for if I'm a UK resident staying in Hua Hin on a tourist visa and flying in and out for business?

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January 24, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all I am staying in Hua Hin,UK resident fully vaccinated.I entered on a tourist visa.

I will be flying in and out for business to Sri Lanka and Philippines etc.

What would be the best visa to apply for?At no point will I be working in Thailand.

Any advice would be great.Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A UK resident currently in Hua Hin on a tourist visa seeks advice on the best visa to apply for as they will be traveling in and out of Thailand for business purposes but not working in Thailand. A comment suggests researching various visa types on the official Thai e-visa website.

Robert *******

Without knowing personal details it is not easy to point out the correct visa for a long term stay.

Visit

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and scroll down to read about the many different types of visa.

3 years ago

Kev *******

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@Robert ******

thanks Robert I am working for a UK company using Thailand as a base.Appreciate it

3 years ago

John **********

@Kev ******

are you over 50? Married to a Thai?

3 years ago

Kev *******

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@John *********

over 50 yes.Not married to a Thai

3 years ago

John **********

@Kev ******

assuming you have absolutely no work related activity inside Thailand at all why not look at a Non-O visa for retirement. You can get a 90 day Non-O in country and then extend this every 12 months. You'd also need the multiple re-entry permit along side it to keep each extension alive when you exit Thailand.

Your local immigration office should have a hand out detailing requirements

3 years ago

Kev *******

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@John *********

thank hadn't thought of that angle.

3 years ago

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Kev *******

Robert *******

@Kev ******

Be aware that if you work while inside Thailand, and it does not matter where the company came from of where customers spent their days, you need the Non Immigrant B visa and a work permit.

3 years ago

Kev *******

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@Robert ******

that's the confusing part.I will not be carrying out any work in Thailand but travelling elsewhere to work.Thailand will be my "in between jobs location.

3 years ago

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Kev *******

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