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What type of visa do I need to start a business in Thailand while currently on a tourist visa?

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Oct 23, 2023

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Hello i want to start business in Thailand and move to Thailand any body advice me which visa i should come i have tourist visa and how i change my visa

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A user is seeking advice on which visa to apply for to start a business in Thailand, as they currently hold a tourist visa. Commenters suggest various options depending on the type of business and specific circumstances, including the NON-B business visa and the Smart visa for those in promoted fields. They emphasize the importance of understanding Thai immigration rules and may suggest consulting local Thai embassies or professionals who assist with business setup in Thailand. Additionally, there are comments addressing personal experiences and advice for potential challenges in starting a business as an expatriate.

Martin ********

What type of business?

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ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********

Don’t waist your money/time.

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John ********

Best business in Thailand monkey business 👌

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John ********

Open a business with £5m leave with £1m

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Ian *******

Coffee shop! Not many of those here…

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Marc ***********

Since you are apparently too lazy to search on Thai websites or on Immigration websites, so you will be very unsuccessful in doing business

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Shane ************

Google "get a clue" first then stop back here

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Noon *******

Please check your IB

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Stephen ************

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Guy ******

I see opportunity but not to make big money. But just to do stuff like a private English school. With no intentions of making money but to enjoy life. Or a special retirement center for those that have money to retire there. Labor is very cheap. You just gotta understand no one has spare money. Right now I’m eyeing invasion of Taiwan. If it happens. There will be no flying anywhere for long time. Years maybe. Best learn Chinese.

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Graham *******

Yeah, them commis coming.

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Guy ******

What kind business

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Ryan **********

An average American online job will afford you the same lifestyle in Thailand (minus the vehicle's) as an average American business owner in America...

The average foreigner trying to do business alone in Thailand not understanding, it's all about personal connections and getting things at Thai prices is way more likely to go broke..

Work online, live minimalistic for a few years, do investments etc. Both abroad and in the us financial markets are probably ten times more likely to succeed...

This just requires an elite visa

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@Ryan *********

As a restaurant owner in bangkok I totally agree! 💯

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Lee *********

Just good luck that’s all I will say, even getting the visa. They just make everything so hard it’s a joke

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Mohit **********************

Just come and start selling coconuts in the streets

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Mike *******

Make a Million Dollars, easy bring 2 Million!!!

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Oliver **********

Don't run a punctuation store

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John *******

Good luck thailand is closed for you best you stay home

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Durrant ********

How could he run a business and not even smart enough to find the right visa. There's a bargirl waitng fot him

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Stephen ************

@Durrant *******

Not if a Ladyboy gets there first 😂

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Mark ********

Save your money.

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Lati *******

Actually you NonB business visa bhai

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Ken ***********

May I know what kind of business are you looking into?

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Charles *****

10 year investment visa is a good option.

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John **********

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Koh ******************

We can help you with this company+ Business VISA + work permit .

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Chattra *********

@Koh *****************

ที่ไหนคะ

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Koh ******************

@Chattra ********

Krabi

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Steve *******

Your first step should be to look on Google or ask your local Thai Embassy, that way you will get the information that applies to your situation.

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Lone **********

That's all depends on the type of business you want to do here. Also on which passport you are using that has an effect on the type of Visa you can get. There are a lot of options and I would need to know more details before I can suggest anything. Send me message if you want to have some more details on what options you have. I run a business that helps people who are looking to start a business in Thailand.

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Garth **********

@Lone *********

, I am also interested in starting a small business there. My Interest is in exporting woodwork into the US. I will be getting in touch with you.

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Jessie ******

Business in what sector and what scale if it's in a promoted field and you meet the criteria check out the BOI programs like the smart visa otherwise come on a Tourist visa do all the set up work or buy a established business and chance to a business visa

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Ralphy *****

Buy one of hundreds of Indian restaurants

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Blade ********

You are a Pattaya sexpat right? 😅

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Arthur ********

they have a reputation as extra cheap gits.

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Arthur ********

and you are a digital creator right.?

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Blade ********

kinda. But not for money. 😅

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Ralphy *****

why do people like you go to Pattaya. I play competition pool and ⛳ golf

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Blade ********

They mostly go for boom boom. 😅 I asked because only there I have seen many Indian Restaurants in Thailand. I was only there to get my Covid vaccination at the Central Mall. 😅

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Arthur ********

what you willl not see in most of those gaffs is customers.

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Blade ********

I guess there are lot of Indians in Pattaya. They are the most desparte horny folk out there. 😂😅

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