Applying for DTV as employee vs contractor.

I've been offered a contract, but technically I'm being hired as a contractor. I've got supporting documents, such as a letter stating I have permission to work remotely from Thailand.

However, I've attached an excerpt from the contract. I'm pretty sure any embassy is going to make the interpretation that I am a freelancer, and will want to see business registration, invoices, portfolio, etc. I have none of those things.

I'm planning to apply at HCMC, but at this point I'm considering whether there would even be a point to applying, as the contract presents me more as a freelancer and I can't provide those supporting documents.

It seems like the only way to qualify would be a more straightforward employment contract, but the employer says that would not be possible since they don't have a branch in Thailand.

Apologies for the somewhat vague question. I'd be thankful for any advice.

I need some advice on what to look out for when getting a job offer while holding tourist visa.

1. Does converting tourist visa to work visa require us to leave the country?

2. Is it possible to begin work while waiting for the visa to progress? (I believed it’s illegal to do so, but any advices are appreciated) Thank you.

Hi everyone!

With the workcation option, do you need to be already working to get the DTV or is it possible to get the DTV while not currently in work and start a remote business afterwards?

Many thanks

Hi all! I’m new to the group. We are looking to retire in about 3 years to Thailand. My husband gets both military pension and disability, which we can easily live off of, but I also wanted to maybe teach English, as a supplemental if possible. I’ve taught both high school and college level English. When we move, I would be 53 years of age. I’ve read Thailand has a strict retirement age, but wasn’t sure if that applied to expats. Any information is greatly appreciated!

Hey im working here in thailand on work permits

Is there anyway i can do investment anytype to get good returns

Earnings extra money

This year I’m marrying a Thai woman. I plan in limit six months in Thailand and six months in the US what would be the best visa for me for Thailand and then Visa for my wife to come to the US and maybe work if she wants

## DTV AFTER STUDENT VISA WHILE BEING A FREELANCE

Hello everyone!

I'm a Freelance and I've been living in Thailand since February 2022 with tourist + student visa (so definitely a LOT of stamps on my passport haha)

My last student visa ended on the 14th of December 2024. I'm back in France and plan on applying for a DTV visa to come back to BKK on the 23rd of January

My question: as I was previously on a student visa and not supposed to work in Thailand, how do I explain being a freelance and showing them my company registration/invoices for the last couple of months when applying for the DTV visa? 🫠🫠

Not sure if it's a legitimate question or if my overthinking brain is doing its magic again so I figured I'd ask!

Greetings,

I have a non-b visa (90 days) via my present employer. I am hearing nothing but conflicting information about how to eventually change jobs. I'm not sure if my visa is "tied" to my employer and how this might in any way influence what options I have. I'm effectively operating in the dark here and would love to find work in Bangkok but am not sure about what to do or how to proceed. I'd appreciate as much detailed info/discussion as possible regarding this matter. I look forward to talking to anyone and everyone that has reliable and solid advice-knowledge. Thank you!

I just received an offer from Limix IT Solutions in Thailand. Can anyone tell me if this company is trustworthy.

There is no information available about this company

I have attended the interview, but there are some concerns that make me uneasy: working under a tourist visa, the HR interviewer did not turn on the camera, they used a fake name instead of their real one, and the company did not disclose its business license. It’s challenging to trust a company that has been established for less than six months and provides no transparent information.

DTV Nuanced question.

I understand that I’m allowed to work remotely in Thailand with clients from outside the country but not to work with Thai clients or be directly involved in Thai businesses.

But, how about in-person events held in Thailand, organised by DTV holders who target foreign clients?

From my experience, I’ve seen some businesses in Thailand (for example organized events, or retreat centers) who invite foreign guest teachers for short-term events while the teachers are on tourist visas (short term business), and nothing wrong or ilegal seems to happen.

With a DTV Visa, would I be able to legally:

- Held an in-person event in Thailand at a venue that regularly hosts other foreign guest teachers for similar in-person events?

Clients attending such events would mostly be foreigners.

Do you have any advice on this?

Is there someone else you recommend I consult? (Currently consulting a Thai accountant).

Thank you so much for your help!