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What permits and registration does my Thai girlfriend need for starting a beach boot camp in Thailand?

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May 22, 2024
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Stefan **********
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Hello all, I’m asking for some info for my girlfriend who is Thai. She’s a tennis coach already working for a coaching academy but she’s into training also, she wishes to start a ‘beach boot camp’; functional strength and conditioning training in a group environment on the beach.

This would ofcourse be an independent endeavour and she wouldn’t have the comforts of being employed by a company, we’re wondering what needs to be done with regards to declaring the income made and also potential permits required to deliver these sessions on the beach.

I understand this is quite a nuanced question but any help would be appreciated🙏
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A user inquires about the requirements for their Thai girlfriend, a tennis coach, who wishes to start an independent beach boot camp focusing on functional strength and conditioning. The discussion revolves around necessary business registration, tax declarations, permits for using the beach, and potential challenges related to income generation. Suggestions include consulting local authorities for relevant regulations and exploring partnerships with hotels, gyms, and sports associations.
Diane **********
She would need to check with the local authorities about beach use / public spaces & registering a biz.

I doubt that there's enough interest groups in the farang circles to providea good income, but there are other ways, offer her services at hotels or resorts that have courts, ask at the local schools & sports associations... Google tennis thailand & contact all that have anything to offer re tennis... also speak to gyms & mui thai schools...
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Michael *******
You won’t find answers here this is an expat looking for deliverance site - go check out the Thai equivalent
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Frank **********
She is Thai, I am sure she could look up the appropriate agency and get the information.
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Frank **********
It is the local Government District Office. Your wife should know what I am talking about.
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@Frank *********
 partner, shes only 18 (I’m 19) and she’s always been employed so knows very little about this part of business, but thanks for the info you’ve given. I’m sure we’ll figure it oit
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@Stefan *********
 sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Good luck.
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@Frank *********
 no problem, it’s not something I expect us ferangs to know a lot about tbh
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@Frank *********
 yeah really? If only I could get the name of that’s agency
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@Stefan *********
 I would start with the local district. My wife registered her business at the local office in our district.
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@Frank *********
 what type of office
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@Frank *********
 she Thai so Ime not sure 🤣
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Will ************
If you mean register as a business, register employees for tax etc she needs to ask at the appropriate office where she lives
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@Galen ******
 who is Tamarine Tanasugarn?
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@Galen ******
 okay, what’s that got to do with my question…😒
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@Will ***********
 no employees, just working for herself on the beach
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@Stefan *********
 and charging customers ?
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@Will ***********
 indeed
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@Stefan *********
 needs to be registered
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@Will ***********
 and what’s the organisation responsible for that stuff in Thailand
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@Will ***********
 okay
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