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What type of visa do I need to manufacture my clothing line in Thailand?

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I own a business and am interested in having my clothing line manufactured in Thailand. What sort of visa do I need ?

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If you are looking to have your clothing line manufactured in Thailand, you may initially consider a Tourist Visa or Visa Exemption since you would primarily be meeting with manufacturers and suppliers rather than conducting business transactions. Some comments suggest that a Business Visa may be required later on, while others recommend exploring manufacturing options in other countries like China, Sri Lanka, or Cambodia. Furthermore, reaching out to the Thai Bureau of Investment (BOI) could provide additional guidance.

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Steven *******

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Contact the Thai Bureau of Investment (BOI).

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Craig ********

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Cambodia is ok for manufacturing clothing as well

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Av **********

Av **********

I worked in this field - don't manufacture in thailand....China or Sri Lanka

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Sharon ********

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Please state your reasons why.

What was your manufacturing visit in Sri Lanka and China like?

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Av **********

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better manufacturing, cheaper, and overall easier logistics we found.

This was from a fashion company I worked for many years. Thailand was the original manufacturing place, but overall it was better, easier, etc to go through those 2 countries as they are really great at manufacturing

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Jim ******

Jim ******

You will just be having meetings to discuss. No need for a business visa at this stage.

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Sharon ********

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who will I meet with to begin the process?

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Jim ******

Jim ******

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I did some deals many years ago: manufacturing under licence.

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Jim ******

Jim ******

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you need to do some searches of clothing manufacturers in Thailand.

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Thaimer ******

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owner of manufacturing company

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Sri **********

Sri **********

May be business visa

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Sharon ********

Sharon ********

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I wonder how to find out.

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Brett *****

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talk to an agent for advice

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Sri **********

Sri **********

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it's business visa B Visa non immigrant

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Tai **********

Tai **********

Tourist or exempt is fine, you’re shopping not selling in Thailand.

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Sharon ********

Sharon ********

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I’d like to set up a business where I come back every year to do this.

I wonder if there are any advantages between one or another?

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Christopher ********

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a tourist visa is fine if you don’t need to stay more than 60 days at a time

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