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Will getting paid while on a visa exemption in Thailand cause issues at the embassy?

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I'm getting a monthly retainer from a company my registered business works for. 

So if you have to supply any documents with dates on them(like invoices or bank statements showing you got that retainer while in Thailand on the visa exemption), but you don't do any work while in Thailand on the 60 day exemption; does that mean the embassy(will apply in Laos) will make an issue out of that?

Anyone had a similar situation and how did it go?

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The user is inquiring whether receiving a monthly retainer from a company while in Thailand on a visa exemption could present issues when applying at the embassy in Laos, particularly if no work is performed during the exemption period. A comment suggests that it should not be a problem, as it is acceptable to be paid while on a visa exemption.

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It will not be a problem. it is ok to be paid while on VE.

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