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What type of visa should I apply for if I want to start a business in Thailand with my Thai girlfriend?
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Feb 24, 2025
a year ago
Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI want to open a bar/restaurant with my Thai girlfriend but I’m here on a 60 day free visa on arrival. Which visa would be best? Business visa or marriage visa? Also, should the business be under my name or hers?
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The post asks about the best visa type for opening a bar or restaurant in Thailand with a Thai girlfriend while currently on a 60-day visa exemption. Numerous comments highlight concerns about the viability of such a business venture, indicating that many foreign nationals face challenges in this field. Suggestions include consulting a lawyer for legal and financial advice, as well as cautionary tales regarding business ownership in Thailand, especially when involving partners. The general sentiment advises extreme caution against impulsive financial decisions in a foreign country.
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Mia **********
Have DM you some vauable advice!
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Have DM you
Sergiu ******
Thai Bars are a black hole! Don’t do it ! The entire world will tell you the same thing.
Rikki ********
The business cannot be in your name because that is illegal it must be in your wife or girlfriend's name and once you've done that she'll steal it from you.
Jason ******
This is the most insane reason to get married.
Franky ******
Go chat to a few local farang bar owners quickly .
Kim *********
there is no such thing as a free visa on arrival. Visa on arrival costs 2000 baht and gives you 15 days to stay. You are here on visa exempt
Max **********
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You already wrote that comment grandpa.Kim *********
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ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
In love with a 60 day visa exemption? Brother FYI ALL THE THAI WOMEN ARE TIGHT AND CATER TO YOU THE SAME👊🏽. Stay single for as looooong as can and enjoy Thailand 🙏🏽
Gio *****
Good idea, there is a lack of bars in Thailand 😅😅
John *******
Think twice
Lasse *************
I have a'man ,I trust in
Phuket! I have been
living in Siam ,many
Year's ...
Phuket! I have been
living in Siam ,many
Year's ...
Srini ******
A lot of people seem harsh, but their experience is worth considering. If you do decide to invest, make sure you're prepared for the possibility that things might not work out. Also a business like this will strain any relationship due to the long hours needed and with you having to endure losses month after month until if you're lucky it turns a small profit.
Alan **********
@Srini *****
sensible replyReply to
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Nick *******
Just here for the comments section...🤣
Gregg *************
I’d live there for a few yrs then decide
Alan *******
Better enquiring with the Thai authorites ,Thai jails are full of people who asked on here
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Herve ********
Marry her...do visa...open something...
If you want do fast...give money...stay outside of buisness ...wait profits
If you want do fast...give money...stay outside of buisness ...wait profits
Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Herve *******
is that what you did? SmartReply to
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Ian **********
Take whatever Baht you have saved up for this proposed venture.... and instead, buy as many 1 Baht Gold Bars as you can.
You can thank me latter....
You can thank me latter....
Harris ******
Here we go again. Be prepared to lose everything
Nan *******
1 timer in Thailand 🤣
Rob *****
Perhaps...someone will eventually actually answer your question...
(When the guys are finished showing us how witty they think they are).
(When the guys are finished showing us how witty they think they are).
Alastair *******
I live in Khon Kaen. It’s a busy city but not touristy - all Thais (most of the business money is Chinese Thai).
Businesses open and close regularly. Research is critical as you need to tap into demand, actual demand and not family wishful thinking.
Get out and about and talk to the farang in businesses with their Thai partners. Listen to them - not the wishful thinking!
(Saying here is you only spend what you can afford to lose and/or walk away from! And do not spend your retirement money - you need it, not the family!)
Best of luck - Regards
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Businesses open and close regularly. Research is critical as you need to tap into demand, actual demand and not family wishful thinking.
Get out and about and talk to the farang in businesses with their Thai partners. Listen to them - not the wishful thinking!
(Saying here is you only spend what you can afford to lose and/or walk away from! And do not spend your retirement money - you need it, not the family!)
Best of luck - Regards
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David **********
Bin the idea! Sit back and gain some knowledge. If you don't, you will end up penniless. Been there! Done it! EIGHTEEN YEARS experience here. You've been warned !
David *********
Given your question, ‘your not ready’ for this
Joe ******
You can't have a bar in your name have to be hers then you get ripped off
Timothy ******
Are you close to marrying her? Do you have experience in the Bar/Restaurant business? Did she bring this idea to you? How long have you known your Thai Girlfriend? Sounds like a bad idea based on the information.
Bob ********
DON'T spend any money in Thailand you can't afford to walk away from - in other words DON'T DO IT!
Martin ********
Open a vet for sick buffalo.
Larry ********
Just send it to me and I will create a small eatery using local talent. Go small then grow
Bob ********
oh boy, they see you coming from a mile away. lol.....theres a sucker born every day. lol
Patrick *******
Your coin your choice lol
Kombi **********
Don’t do it , you will loose all 200%
Jay ******
Sheesh
Martin *********
No comment
Doug *********
Be careful.
Michael *****************************
Mr. Max have 2 friend connections on his F. B. profile,….so what do you think ?
Ben *******
Take your money. Retire in Thailand and have everything in your name and enjoy your life. Don't do foolish things like this.
Garret **********
This will go very bad for you
Larry ********
@Garret *********
hahaha 😂Reply to
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Alessandro ***********
I read a lot of jealousy here. So many benefactors who don't have the balls to take such a step
But in the end I would rather be fooled here than in Europe
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5 I did the same and it works great! I have 2 shops never had any problems, never been ripped off for money. But in the end I would rather be fooled here than in Europe
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Let these petty benefactors talk. Do your thing bro!!💪💪💪Christopher *******
Bro.... Go home
Larry ********
@Christopher ******
now that’s good advice 👍Reply to
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Rich ************
There's one born every day
Chris ********
Mate, I'm sorry but if you have to ask Facebook 'lawyers' then stop, NOW! Talk to a proper legal expert or you will get rogered 6 ways from sunday. I'm aghast you would ask this sort of question on here!
Dave *********
Does she have experience running a restaurant? If she doesn’t, just give her the cash. Everyone will be happier
Dennis ***********
Just get your head out of her knickers and book a flight home- Your wet dream will end.FFS
Carlo ******************
Yeah put it under her name also the Bank account...😂🤣
Larry ********
@Carlo *****************
don’t forget to tell him to surrender his passport to her 😀Reply to
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SJ *******
Might as well just put in her name save a lot of in fighting and potential long dive.
Wayne *****
Mate, do you know how many bars are here. Do you like wasting your money 🤑
John ********
Get legal advice based on what you want to happen; then clarify as often it’s not what you think! Dont jump into it!
Ash **********
Funniest post of the year by far. We all know how this is going to end
Chris *********
How many tattoos has she got ? Maybe they are body art from the sexhibition, sorry exhibition
Joe **********
This is a wind up no one is that stupid......are they?
Larry ********
Listen man I know there’s a lot of people down on you. It’s probably cause they don’t wanna see you throw your bank account away ,if it’s a bar girl run ! if it’s somebody you’ve known and you just met take your time, but it always makes sense to follow the three day rule when visiting Thailand, that means no more than three days with a girl and then moved to the next one!!!!
Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Larry *******
That’s bad ass. 3 day rule. Maybe you can pull it off because you look like Johnny Depp.Larry ********
@Max *********
listen max there’s some questions you have to ask yourself. Is this girl excited the same or more than you about the business? Is this all that she talks about? Is she planning for your future also or are you doing all the planning and she just agreeing with everything you’re saying and going along with it? If she doesn’t have the same enthusiasm about your goals as you do, don’t do it man.Larry ********
@Max *********
hahaha 😂 many people tell me thatReply to
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John ********
You'll get a lot of negativity on here mate, but please be careful. It could go well for you but if she isn't the right person, it will possibly end in disaster. But I wish you well.
Ste *******
If she is your GF then marraige visa is out! Lol
Colin ***************
Stay for sixty days. Don't do anything now. Wait til you come back for sixty days. And if things haven't changed, we'll it's up to you. Don't give any money to her while you're gone. It will be true love. Don't buy anything you can't afford to lose. And when the music stops playing for the horizontal folk dancing, you won't have to be told. Other than all that, best of luck.
P.S. There's no sick buffalo's.
P.S. There's no sick buffalo's.
Edward ********
When you're outside of the relationship like all of us, and you ask this question, we all cringe for you. Do yourself a favor and do your 60 day free visa. Don't open a bar your first year here, most fail. I live here
Lionel *******
il y a trop de bar/rest. et c'est un gros risque que je vous déconseille d'entreprendre.
Jim *******
Lol
Lewis *********
@Max *********
from your replies you would be a cool boss 🫶🏻🤣 can I get a job if you get it open ? And I’ll take some cool malt whisky’s over from Scotland 🙋♂️🤣Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lewis ********
You’re hired ! 😄Reply to
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Craig *********
Lol
David *********
How to make a small fortune in Thailand. Step 1 start with a large fortune 😂
Dennis **********
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John *******
555 another empty head trying to be a millionaire
Ellen *************
Please listen to the many Thai commenting here. I know it seems like everyone is mean and jaded but try to notice and get honest with yourself- for this to be the immediate reaction for so many, it speaks volumes and is a product of experience. Only addicts say ‘this time it will be different,
I can control it.’ 😔
I can control it.’ 😔
Biff ******
I would definitely put it in her name! Don't worry about a visa, just go with it and trust
Barry ********
Why do I think this could end up in tears !!
Paul ******
Dont do it
Mango *******
The first thing you need is a lawyer to make a buy sell agreement between the two of you.
If she is not willing to help design that agreement then you're going to be in the same position when it comes to actual business with no insurance .
If she is not willing to help design that agreement then you're going to be in the same position when it comes to actual business with no insurance .
Alex *********
Idiot
Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Alex ********
why so bitter, grandpaAlex *********
I had thai wife.
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Robert ********
A don't visa will suffice
Tony ***
Suggest setting up a laundry business instead and check her reaction.
Ellen *************
@Tony **
geniusReply to
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Larry ********
Not a good idea sir.
Vyas ********
Run to the next one brother.
Kim *********
you are not here on a "free visa on arrival" - that doesn't exists. You are here on visa exempt - no visa.
Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kim ********
Ok, does that make any difference on my situation?Ellen *************
@Max *********
you’re very defensive about this- but overall, the answer is yes, it does. People are expressing concern because that clarifies you’re in over your head and thinking impulsively. If you are unfamiliar with the basic legal terminology regarding your own immigration status, up until now, it illustrates that you would be a lamb to the slaughter undertaking this plan.But at the end of the day, none of us know your financial situation and perhaps you can weather losing a lot. Many of us cannot. 🫡
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@Max *********
the sheer number of laughter icons you received for this question, should be enough to wake you up from your dreams 😉Ahsan ******************
It's that she is from isan? Then you will loss everything brother 😁
Better first you stay here long time and learn Thai culture and girls, then you can start business brother.
Better first you stay here long time and learn Thai culture and girls, then you can start business brother.
Wayne ********
Dude you better do some research, because from the questions you asked, you don’t even have a clue.
Bernard **********
What is wrong with you just do her and run to the next one
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
You will lose all your money before you even get started🙏🏽
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
Brother you got hooked on a 60 Visa? We’ve all been there DO NOT DO IT!!!!!🙏🏽
Larry ********
@ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน ********
exactly that’s what happened!Reply to
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ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
Don’t do it!!!! This is every bar girls hustle in Thailand.
Galen *******
The best thing is to do nothing at all. You can give it to her as a present, but you are not allowed to even clean an ashtray.
Joe **********
Oh dear…..just here for the comments & good advice…..
Andrew *******
Agree that you need to speak to a legal advisor, but depending on how long you know your lady and future plans it maybe a good idea to really look at business visa for a couple of reasons, it's the only visa that can lead to permanent residency I believe and also moving forward if things go south for you and your lady you would still own part of the business and have some protection if it's in joint ownership, where if just marriage visa and things go bad you could lose all much easier, please understand that this is my understanding of things and may not be 100% right, so as others have said seek legal advice please
Ricky ******
For 95% of Farangs that proves to be a huge costly mistake.
Ellen *************
@Ricky *****
but they always think it will be different for them or outsiders just don’t understand their love… 😔 this is not at all a commentary in Thai women- it is based on economics, statistics and history.Reply to
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James ********
Ask her " brother " , he's probably close by
Jordee ******
Hmm, I would just ask you what kind of bar it is: very big, small, etc. All these factors can cause serious issues when something goes wrong—or they can become a learning experience.
That is, it depends on the investment.
That is, it depends on the investment.
Alan ******
Trust me mate, it won't be in your name, lol
Alex *******
Hey Max Stay a way from the negative peoples , give you wrong advice ( just my opinion) cheers and Good Luck with your plan 🙏
Larry ********
@Alex ******
stop encouraging himReply to
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Brenton ******
Just give your Thai GF your money and let her do the rest. You just sit back and cash in on all the profits. Too easy, and you can drink all day...the best life.
Parijat *************
Not a great idea! Try investing your hard earned money elsewhere.
Alan **********
Thai girlfriend and bar ,there are some lovely genuine thai girls but not often found in bars ,please be careful at our time of life we are unlikely to be able to work to replace lost money,if this is what you wont come live with her first for 1 or 2 years before risking you security IE money,good luck to you travel wisely
David **********
@Alan *********
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Michael ********
You need to realise how slack business can be in low season, many come here in high season and think its the same all year, but for
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months or more of low season it can be very very different.Craig *******
@Michael *******
When is high season in Khon Kaen ?Scott **************
@Craig ******
oct-marchScott **************
Realistically dec-feb. October, November and March are shoulder months that are not busy but not dead
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David *********
Much better to put everything in her name. Easily for her to have bar.
Jerry **********
This must be a joke. Or click bait.
Jerry **********
No!!!
Gilberto ********
Look at the finger nails of the Thai lady first. Thai ladies only want to be supported, be careful.
Matty ****
I have friends that own bars and are looking to get out of them as quickly as possible..
Employees stealing money, customers that don't want to pay their bills..
Ask anyone that's been here for a long period of time and they will tell you this is very bad idea.
Employees stealing money, customers that don't want to pay their bills..
Ask anyone that's been here for a long period of time and they will tell you this is very bad idea.
Craig ********
Mate take a deep breath and smell the roses.Your at the age were u should be doing stuff that makes u happy not ur girlfriend I've heard too many horror stories
David ******
I have been going to. Pattaya on and off for over 20 years.
DO THEY EVER LEARN.
FFS.. 🙉🙊🙈
DO THEY EVER LEARN.
FFS.. 🙉🙊🙈
Kylie *******
WOW the stupidity is wild 😅😅
Ron ******
Seeking some professional legal advise might be a better option than FB. Just saying.
Andy ************
Ohh god no
Glyn *********
Just don't.
Robert ***********
Let's see. You want to open a business in a foreign country where you do not live yet, with a girlfriend and your source of information is a Facebook group. What could possibly go wrong here?
Jordee ******
@Robert **********
Today, this platform has become an oracle—and I really mean it, eh? I don’t see it as just an empty idea for engaging with the subject.Many people can answer you in a very accurate way.
As a first test of contact or consultation I consider it correct.
Robert ***********
@Jordee *****
. For some things? I have been a finance professional a long time and trust me when I say, I have seen this movie before. I'm not saying the girlfriend has nefarious intentions but the first rules of entering a new business are know the business, due your due diligence, financially and legally, neither of which to be found in this nice Facebook grogp.Jordee ******
@Robert **********
Give it a break, give it time. He's probably just probing quickly. That doesn’t mean he won’t consult a professional later. You guys judge too quickly. It doesn't matter if you are a person in Finance, you don't know him, period.
You see what I asked him, what type of bar, big or small.
I'm just testing his investment. Don’t be so quick to judge. You guys send people to the fire too easily from behind a keyboard.
"The same thing was said about me before coming to Thailand in 2016. People would say: you're crazy, what are you going to do there, think it through, the language. Now I'm happily married and have an 8-year-old son, see?"
Robert ***********
@Jordee *****
. You're funny. Guy goes to open a nrw business in a foreign country and doesn't know how to set up the entity....per his question. That's NOT advice one obtains in a general Facebook group. Please take your meltdown. Elsewhere. Have a great afternoon.Jordee ******
@Robert **********
Good for you ! TopBut tell it to him, "" not to me""
"Correct, he hasn't asked all those questions, but you know what it's about."
It’s about supporting, contributing. Very well. Also, what you’ve said can be useful to other people, obviously.
"Speaking the truth can make people think twice and give up, or simply move forward in the right way."
Jordee ******
@Robert **********
If you really want to add something positive, tell him what he should do with periods and commas. Ask him if he is willing and confident to do it, but in a different way.Robert ***********
@Jordee *****
. Great. He should consult with a Thai attorney, along with a financial advisor. He should craft a business plan. He should vet his partner. He should survey the competitive landscape. He didn't ask any of these questions?Jordee ******
@Robert **********
Asking here is not useful for such topics. Partially true. It depends a lot on the group or community where you ask. In some places, there are experienced people who give useful and well-explained answers, but in others, you only find unfounded opinions or responses that don’t solve anything. There are also many people who comment just for the sake of it, without really knowing about the topic.Thank you for your real contribution.
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@Robert **********
some people are destined to become a scam statistic!Reply to
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Davey *************
Just sign your life away twice
Nom *******
Have you run a small business before?
Is there demand for your product?
Is there demand for your product?
Rondosong *****************
It,s not going to end well so just enjoy the ride and talk with people who done it.
Mark ********
The main saying of about how to make a small fortune from a bar in Thailand is to start with a large one....
Mccurry ********
My buddy did this but she didn't realize she had a contract to pay him back instead of spending everything.
Harry *******
Seriously: 1) Don’t spend a cent 2) pay her living but not her business 3) Support her but not financially 4) have an absolute spending limit per year - no emergencies allowed. 5) ask occasionally if you can borrow some money because you are flat.
Aaron *******
1. Have you ever owned or managed a bar or restaurant before?
2. Do extensive research on of the many people who lost billions of Baht starting bars and businesses in Thailand.
3. Do extensive research on those who have been successful.
4. I would never in any country, buy property or start a business, and put everything in a "girlfriend's" name. Insanity!
5. Get good legal advice
2. Do extensive research on of the many people who lost billions of Baht starting bars and businesses in Thailand.
3. Do extensive research on those who have been successful.
4. I would never in any country, buy property or start a business, and put everything in a "girlfriend's" name. Insanity!
5. Get good legal advice
Larry ********
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Steve *******
You can invest in a business on any visa or visa exemption. I doubt you'll be able to work legally in the bar.
Patrick ********
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Colin *********
Do not use money you can't afford to LOSE, all the money you spend in Thailand is a gift to your (girlfriend or wife)and you can never own land, only lease land on a 30yaer lease, renewal if your lucky ,all your money you use is a gift, not a loan or bissness money (gift)and of course you may find a (brother),or friend working in the bar on a great wage tooo,oh and the sick buffalo at home too,
I biuld a house which I live in ,she already had the land ,o-visa and yearly extentions, 90days reporting, but I found a diamond in the hay stack, 19years,so far ,hope you're lucky to, pal
I biuld a house which I live in ,she already had the land ,o-visa and yearly extentions, 90days reporting, but I found a diamond in the hay stack, 19years,so far ,hope you're lucky to, pal
Larry ********
Please don’t tell me you met her at the bar?
Dennis ***********
@Larry *******
she said she was DIFFERENT.FFSMax **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dennis **********
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Larry *******
How is that related to my question?Ash **********
@Max *********
You are coming across as an really stupid sap with about as much knowledge about Thailand as a gnat.People are laughing at you, not with you. Every comment you makes digs that hole further into the ground.
Do yourself a favour, stay at home and go to brothels. In the long run it will be cheaper.
Jerry **********
@Max *********
Dude, use your big head, not the little head.Oliver *******
@Max *********
its the game changer. Don't do it! Bar Lady? From Isaan? Alarm level 1!Phil ***********
@Oliver ******
, bar lady from anywhere in Thailand is alarm level 1.Reply to
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Toby ******
it is directly related; also is she from Isaan
Von ***********
@Toby *****
facts!Reply to
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@Max *********
the most important question.Larry ********
@Max *********
oh it’s definitely related. I’m not trying to be hard on you, man, but you have to be extremely careful. Trust me from a guy who’s been through it, you can do whatever you want. I’m just giving you advice, brother. Just start watching some YouTube videos there’s hundreds of guys in your situation if it is a bar girl.Reply to
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Tim *********
It sounds like his is your first attempt at doing any research 🤦♂️
Ash ***********
Don't 😂👏👍
Charlie *********
Best advice is to consult a lawyer to know the ins and outs of business and to protect yourself. Structure as if you would with anyone else you don’t have an intimate relationship with. One horror story I’ve recently seen/heard: business bought, completely renovated at great expense, and the landlord refused to renew the one-year lease (a bad assumption that it was renewable). Business owner lost everything. Doing business with a significant other, I won’t comment on. Those pitfalls are human, not country-specific, but still worth thinking about and protecting yourself accordingly.
Charlie *********
Word of caution: the odds will be stacked against you if anything does go wrong in someone’s hometown, no matter how well you’ve set it up to protect yourself legally.
Ellen *************
@Charlie ********
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Michael ********
Where are you from ? Americans have special treaty no idea how it works.
To set up buisness dont need any special visa, but you cannot work anyway, except maybe as manager.
Marriage visa maybe best then you can get a work permit later once buisness is sorted.
You can own a maximum of 49 % of buisness. Find good lawyer/accountant to set things up
To set up buisness dont need any special visa, but you cannot work anyway, except maybe as manager.
Marriage visa maybe best then you can get a work permit later once buisness is sorted.
You can own a maximum of 49 % of buisness. Find good lawyer/accountant to set things up
Steven *******
You lost me at 60 day free visa on arrival. No such thing. You probably received a visa-exempt (no visa) stamp in your passport good for 60 days.
Max **********
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Does that make any difference on my situation?Steven *******
@Max *********
Yes. You should use the correct terminology.Max **********
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You must be a fun guy to be aroundSteven *******
@Max *********
I am.Reply to
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tip of the icebergReply to
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Michael ********
Step back take a good think about what you are doing. Protect yourself.
Tin **********
Rent
Mithlesh *********
People ready to spend millions for business, but wont talk to lawyer 😅😅
Larry ********
@Mithlesh ********
the issue is not the lawyer the issue is he’s opening up a business with a bar girl 😂Sel *****
@Larry *******
at least he’s not trying to get the girl out of the bar, just into a new one😅Larry ********
@Sel ****
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Larry ********
3 day rule !!!!
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Patrick ********
Walking along soi burkeo today many for sale or rent 2 opposite treetown
Nom *******
@Patrick *******
I wonder whyReply to
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Paul ********
Welcome to Thailand.... Gain a little intelligence, or lose a lot of money......up to you 😉
Tania **********
Think twice
Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tania *********
about what ?Tania **********
@Max *********
Ask the guys here 😊Reply to
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@Tania *********
Whys that? Because the thousands upon thousands of successful partner buisnesses are all an illusion right?Larry ********
@Jeff ******
when it involves a bar girl that you just spent a few days ago 😁😁😁Bob ********
@Jeff ******
illusions don't loose your money - a Thai girlfriend and a bar will loose you a lot.Jeff *******
@Bob *******
'lose' -however its stupidity that loses you money which can occur in any country. My liver can confirm I know dozens of bars which are successful with a *****
setup. Claiming you will LOSE money in every scenario is just churlish.Reply to
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@Jeff ******
and I don’t drink Chang 😎Robert *********
@Jeff ******
if your business requires a partner, get out of that business!Jeff *******
@Robert ********
Good grief -another chang sipping anti thai expert. It's not great to brag but I have made more money than you can dream of (with a Thai partner).Larry ********
You don’t know that you don’t know how much money I have
Jeff *******
@Larry *******
Hmmm looking at the room you're in and another sitting in Macdonalds, I think I can make an educated guess! 😃Larry ********
@Jeff ******
I don’t get it?Jeff *******
@Larry *******
You said I couldn't know how much money you had up there ⬆️Jeff *******
@Larry *******
In english means? (apologies if you have a stutter)Reply to
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@Jeff ******
not with a bar girlJeff *******
@Larry *******
Who mentioned a bargirl?Reply to
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@Jeff ******
Always a good idea to step back and look at situation before jumping in. Been here a long time seen many succesful buisnesses but seen hell of a lot of rip offs and scams also.Jeff *******
@Michael *******
Name a country where that 'advice' isn't relevant? So no westerner has ever been scammed right? 😃Michael ********
@Jeff ******
its relevant everywhere. But seen lots of peoples IQ suddenly seem to lower once they land in Bangkok 555Jeff *******
@Michael *******
No doubt about that "this ones different" 🙇Reply to
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Janelle *****
If you are American you don’t need her for this under the treaty of amity
Dave **********
@Janelle ****
pro and cons using the treaty best to get legal advice to fit your situation.John ********
@Janelle ****
rubbishJohn ********
@Janelle ****
yes I love Japanese food as well as my teacher who was Japanese used to cook for usJanelle *****
@John *******
me too I live in Japan and ThailandJohn ********
@Janelle ****
always wanted to go to Japan maybe one dayReply to
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@Janelle ****
as I didn't eat the shit it doesn't matter much as do eat real food, none of the pzazz shit or anything else that you can recommend, as it happens I love thai food and some of the best food in the world today is thaiReply to
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I’m not American, thanks God 😆Dario *********
@Max *********
yo feliz de ser norteamericanoMax **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dario ********
😄 Look at you, you’re more Mexican than pozole.Dario *********
@Max *********
este año me voy a vivir a tailandia Max. Saludos desde TexasMax **********
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Buena suerte amigo! 👍🏻Dario *********
@Max *********
también soy MexicanoReply to
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Jim *******
What head you thinking with? Tell the little head go back under zipper
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@Max *********
then lose your money... Thank godGerald ****************
@Max *********
we are happy you are not American we have enough idiotsEric ******
@Gerald ***************
74+ million per the last election that voted for Harris!😅Jan *********
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@Max *********
be the best thing that would happen to you. LololRobert ***********
@Max *********
Thats ok. An American would know better than to buy a bar for some girl you see on holidays in her home town. Her family will appreciate your donation. Most Americans have enough real life experience to know better. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Most Americans don’t know where Thailand isMatthew *******
@Max *********
true story thatRobert ***********
@Max *********
I think you spent a little too much time in that Aussie Covid Internment Camp.Reply to
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@Max *********
you are luckyReply to
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David ***********
Good idea if you want your bank balance to go down quickly
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@David **********
Original - NOTReply to
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Brandon ************
These are questions for a lawyer. It's a complicated process as you are required to have a certain number of Thai employees before you are allowed to have a work permit for yourself among other things.
Larry ********
@Brandon ***********
they are not questions for a lawyer. There are questions to people with common sense.Chad ***********
@Brandon ***********
actually I believe…with a marriage licence you only need one employee for the husband to get a work permit. And that’s his wife. So two total employees one is Thai (the wife) and him under work permit is the second. Technically for a business partnership with a spouse it circumvents the 4 Thai employee rule. This is what a local immigration lawyer told me. But I haven’t confirmed it elsewhere yet.Max **********
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@Nongnuch *******
You guys should get a room 🫶🏻Nongnuch ********
@Max *********
no way I share a Bourbon with someone I haven't made friends, yet 😂Reply to
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@Chad **********
you are partially wrong. When you are married to a Thai wife, she can open the business in her name and hire you, her foreigner husband. She must have TWO Thai employees, of which ONE can be herselfChad ***********
@Nongnuch *******
are you an immigration lawyer? How can you confirm what you’re telling me? The information I received about this is directly from a lawyer who deals with setting up these companies every day. I think I would tend to believe this person unless you have a better source. Can you confirm your source? Or direct me to the legislation that can confirm this?Jeff *******
@Chad **********
Chad, it's always best rather than pontificate on absurd rancid places such as Facebook, to talk to someone who has actually done it. Thats where I step in. They are correct but if you want to spend money on lawyers, knock yourself out.Chad ***********
@Jeff ******
you claim they are right. I am only asking for some proof. Since I don’t know anyone or their qualifications here…. You’ll forgive my skepticism. I’ve asked many times but have yet to see one link to the legislation that confirms this. Do you have it? I am still waitingJeff *******
@Chad **********
Nope have nothing in writing, but I did it after going through the proper channels. Still doing it, filing tax returns etc etc. However if you're still a tad nervous it has to be better going to see a lawyer than delving in the IQ bereft cesspit of Facebook, to get an acurrate answer.Chad ***********
@Jeff ******
you seem to be late to the party. Let me explain. I never asked this question. The original poster did. I only mentioned that I met with a lawyer specializing in immigration/visa/business and he informed me that in my case my wife and I could partner in the business and she and I would only need to be the two employees. I then stated that I hadn’t had this confirmed in any other way but this is what I was told by this experienced lawyer. Many came to tell me I was wrong so I only asked if they had and proof of legislation. Im still waiting.
PS. The lawyer also told me that in my case I could actually be my wife’s boss as well as her partner since my role in the company would be as the trainer of staff and she would be the only staff. He said he has set up multiple partnerships still standing after many years just like this and gave me examples of business to visit.
So. As you see. I never sought out any advice here. I merely stated what I was told and once other claimed different I asked them to back up their claims. Not one could.
Jeff *******
I think we've been in agreement from some way back - whats the saying action speaks louder than words. I was just saying I am in the exact enviroment you are seeking conformation for and all official bodies I come across day to day are happy with this. I would call that proof
Nongnuch ********
@Chad **********
and by the way, there is nothing such as an "Immigration Lawyer". There are only lawyers who are pretty firm with Immigration rules, and actually this thread is about getting a WORK PERMIT, not about getting a STAY PERMITChad ***********
@Nongnuch *******
finally. I’m very proud of you for tolerating being criticised for being told what you think is common knowledge but what is clearly not common knowledge since this questions come up weekly on this and so many other pages. But maybe just sit down and relax. You’re too uptight son.Nongnuch ********
@Chad **********
on a "marriage extension", he can get a work permit (but it is still limited to a job that foreigners are allowed to!). On an Non-Imm-B visa and the subsequent extension, he would need to be employed by a Thai company, respecting the minimum wage of 55,000 THB, taxable, that a western Expat must earn. This Thai company must employ FOUR lThai locals for each foreigner they employ. . . Thus, if his Thai wife opens & runs a company on her name, it's cheaper because she can employ her foreign husband for a job (respecting the minimum wage as by the law) the Thai work law allows (which pretty much means he can sit in the chair and watch everybody and no "hands-on") . . . . she would need TWO thai employees, of which ONE she can be herself . . so actually I have confirmed what you said - she, the Thai boss, only needs to employ ONE ThaiChad ***********
@Nongnuch *******
you’re going around in circles. Go have another bourbon in your room alone since you don’t like to share. lolNongnuch ********
@Chad **********
well like I said, different sources, different info. I am gratefully taking your advice and just poured some more Coke 'n Ice into my daily sip of Jack'sChad ***********
@Nongnuch *******
an immigration lawyer is a lawyer with intimate knowledge of immigration law. Lol. You still have given any information that confirms your comment. I’ll wait. He didn’t ask about a work permit. He literally asked about opening a business and if a marriage VISA or a Business VISA would be the better option. Or didn’t you read the original post. Can you post where he asked once about a work permit?
Nongnuch ********
@Chad **********
visit the Siam Legal website, the Thai Lawyers online website, the website of samuiforsale dot com. . . . you will find my info CONFIRMED !!. . . . . but, as this is Thailand, and this is TIT, and every butt in an office chair will tell you something different, your might have been told wrongly. Accept this and sorry for my language, but I do not tolerate being criticized for telling what is common knowledgeReply to
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@Chad **********
Oh, excuse me, huh? I heard that if you're married to a Thai woman, you don't need to hire four guys, but two.Stuart *********
@Chad **********
They aren’t married.Chad ***********
@Stuart ********
he directly asked about getting married and using the marriage visa to open the company.Reply to
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@Chad **********
CorrectReply to
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Jan ******************
Non O visa and extension of stay based on marriage will allow you to get a work permit and that’s probably the easiest way to open and run a business together with your wife. I think you do things more easy by officially using her name and yourself as a employee.
John ******
@Jan *****************
girlfriend not wifeJan ******************
@John *****
Sorry, I missed it, but a marriage visa was mentioned.Mark ********
@Jan *****************
Been married and unmarried happily now👍Reply to
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David *********
Oh dear
Gordon ************
You need one of those “head looked into” visas 👍👍👍
Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTERSays the grandpa dating someone half his age
James ******
@Max *********
and having the time of his lifeMark ********
@Max *********
You really are a 🤡Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark *******
And according to your profile photo, so are you ! 🤣Mark ********
@Max *********
Yep,do you know pennywise? Think about that....Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark *******
you must have a huge foreheadMark ********
@Max *********
Yup,but unlike you i don't have a dick growing out of it....Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark *******
. 🤣🤣 you literally have something growing out of your forehead in your profile photo. Can you be more lame?Alan **********
@Max *********
come on this is boring get over it girlsMark ********
@Max *********
Well i guess that looks like your dick then, no wonder you are so insecure. Not as lame as someone who is so Jealous of others relationships and is sad enough to criticise them regularly. Grow up...Max **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark *******
I can tell you’re obsessed with dicks 🌈Mark ********
@Max *********
You,can't tell anything. You are way to dumb😂😂Jacob *****
@Max *********
pair of wrongensReply to
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@Gordon ***********
people never learnt!! 😂😂Reply to
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