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What is the correct visa for a foreign national to help run a guesthouse business in Thailand?
My girlfriend (Thailand national) and I have purchased a business in Pattaya (Guesthouse) Chon Buri Province. it came with a 2 million Baht established company transferred into our names as new Directors. My questions and needs are. I need to apply for the correct visa so I can help to run the business. Namely which visa is the correct one? What are the requirements? Can I apply for the visa while in Thailand on a tourist visa on arrival? I am Canadian. Your advice is appreciated. I am not doing anything with the business to date as I am still in Dubai but want to come assist her with the business ASAP.
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The user needs advice on the appropriate visa to assist in running a guesthouse business in Pattaya, Thailand. They are currently in Dubai and want to know if they can convert their tourist visa on arrival into a business visa, specifically seeking details on the requirements for applying as a Canadian national.
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