I must admit that the most disturbing thread I recently read on here, relates to the ban on a farang doing any form of work (other than English teaching with a work permit). I have no intention to work for income, or labour in my future wife's rice fields. It is however central to my physical and mental wellbeing to be able to do little bits of maintenance in and around our home, and some gardening. The gist of the comments concluded that I can only do that at the risk of deportation.

Is there a resource anyone can recommend to get more clarity? Something substantial...the Immigration office itself, or a solicitor?

And no... it is not my thing to sit on a couch and drink beer. Enjoy that for yourself, but that does not fit in with the way I wish to live my retired life with my wife.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Hi , I am coming to Thailand on the 15th November to live hopefully, I would like to be a partner in a tattoo business sometime in the future, what visa do I need and can I apply when I am in Thailand ( patong )also what other requirements do I need ? Any help would be much appreciated

I have sooooo many questions on not only visa advice, but also legal matters from importing some of my personal furniture to importing one or two of my cars also. Then comes all the legal matters of starting a business there and what types I can do. Then housing has many questions too regarding how the land lease is handled legally, or is condo better or potentially pay the big bucks to own the land outright as a foreigner. I have learned a lot of basics in this group, but have many more questions that I need cleared up before deciding to move there.

Where should I go to get my specifics answered? Thai embassy? Thai immigration or immigration lawyer? Is there somewhere I can get correct advice in my country (US)? I want to make sure i know everything i can before selling everything including my biz only to find out i can only twiddle my thumbs and drink beer once I move there. Haha.

Thanks for any advice. Have tried Thai gov websites for answers, but the fine print seems to be missing.

hi hope someone can help me and my thai partner looking to get married in future and looking how to get the translation document and where or how to get the certificate sorted after done the affidavit thank you

Good morning all can anyone recommend a good lawyer to help with divorce please Rayong area thank you

Thai partner stole 70000 baht from me, what would the police do in this circumstance?

I gave him the money, to help pay for a business which didn’t plan out. He kept the money, as we were looking for other options and said he’ll keep it there to pay, so we didn’t get bank charges sending it back & forth.

No business plans out, im asking for the money back , many excuses to not repay etc. turns out he’s gambled and smoked all the money away.

He’s begged me not to go to the police, I’ve accepted I will not get the money back and he has no way of paying it back. I feel also like the police would not help as it’s his word against mine, not a direct theft. But I also feel foolish as he’s essentially getting off free? Would he be forced to repay, or prison? Or would they not care?

P.S I also already know I’m a prize idiot for trusting him.

How to get large scale computer shop to reimburse the cost of my laptop after they admitted damaging it by dropping?

(under everything else)

Does anyone wants to recommend a reliable lawyer or personal tax advisor in Bangkok, that understands how to deal with a 'digital nomad', 'remote contractor', 'employee of record' type of personal income?

Bonus points if the professional don't charge fees for the first call.

Thank you!

Hey friends, I open my company. Have a office 4 employee work 4 weeks and gut payed.. So now I want to apply for a working permit as GM

What are the total costs? It's just a round abound quastion...

Thanks for help

So... an "Everything Else" question but how does a person go about getting a divorce?

I think it's amicable and nothing in dispute.