Thanks admin. So here goes my question.

I'm a long term foreign entertainer, musician, solo performer, ex-pat. Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam.

One thing in Thailand I still can't get info on.

Is there a special short term work permit available that I could apply for, without a long term resident visa, which would allow me to organise, and work several freelance gigs throughout Thailand?

I'm under the radar many years now but...

I do know that bigger acts who have passed through have this permit , its allowed.

Someone in immigration suggested to me, if your itinary is fixed and organized, it is possible.

I would only stay for a standard two month visa period.

As long as I declare the venue, pay the tax on each show, and do a show that Thais dont normally do.

Is there an entertainment short term work visa permit set up for professional foreign musicians who don't require the venue to obtain a work permit for me? As long as I follow the special permit restrictions?

So I can possibly freelance gigs throughout the country for that particular registered time?

It's a very Grey area I know, but it's why I joined, and why I ask.

Thanks.

Asking for a friend.

The guy got a project in samui for next April. Hes got specific dates and need to bring himself and 4 of his staff.

It is only for 3 weeks and he doesn't have a Thai company. What visa options he got to make it legal?

Can he be invited by the company that offered him the job? Is there any short term working prmit for spcipic dates?

I had a Non-Imm B visa with Work permit and extension of stay. After second year my work decided not to extend another year so it expired/canceled on September 20th. On October 4th I got my Non-Imm O based on marriage. Now work wants me to do project in Thailand again.

My question is am I able to get short term Work Permit on Non-Imm O visa? They are checking with Labor tomorrow but I figured I’d know quicker here.

I don’t want to cancel current visa just to get B and 15 day WP. Then have to apply for Non-I’m O again.

I’m pushing them to issue B visa with WP and extension again but they let last one expire due to tightening regulations and tax laws. I don’t work in country often.

If they agree to Non-Imm B with work Permit I assume I have to leave Thailand to apply. Where is the best/quickest place to do this?

This site has been fantastic for the short amount of time I’ve been a member. Thanks.