Good points

@Iain *****

Sounds like drinking may be your problem, since I don’t drink.

Hot water? Least of worries. This is the cool time of year. Got an operational key for a place to sleep? Got a door that locks or is it left to each to decide? Got ants in your bed?

@Tim ********

Has to? WOW, as if there never been a bank in Thailand.

@Tim ********

you keep doing you. No need to know anything.

None needed but ATMs charge an arm and a leg.

Sounds like super economy flight. Also, likely screaming children the whole way.

If neighbors report could cause visa issues

What Counts as “Casual” Activity on a Farm Without a Work Permit in Thailand?

“Casual” activities generally refer to informal, non-commercial, and hobby-like tasks that do not constitute formal work. Thai authorities may interpret these activities differently, so it’s important to stay cautious. Below is a detailed explanation of what might be considered “casual” and permissible versus what could require a work permit.

Examples of Casual Activities Likely Permissible

1. Hobby-Style Involvement:

• Watering plants or flowers.

• Feeding animals as part of family life, not as part of a business operation.

• Helping with light, irregular maintenance (e.g., fixing fences, cleaning small areas).

2. Non-Essential, Non-Economic Tasks:

• Picking fruits or vegetables for personal consumption, not for sale.

• Helping with small, one-time tasks like planting a tree for family use.

3. Occasional Assistance:

• Lending a hand during an emergency or special occasion, such as a family gathering where extra help is needed temporarily.

4. Supervisory or Observational Roles:

• Overseeing work being done or providing opinions without engaging directly in physical labor.

What May Be Considered Work (and Require a Permit)

Even if unpaid, the following activities could still be classified as work:

1. Commercial or Economic Contributions:

• Assisting in farming tasks that directly contribute to income, such as planting, harvesting, or packaging products for sale.

• Helping with farm operations that support a business (e.g., managing equipment, selling at markets).

2. Ongoing or Regular Tasks:

• Repeated involvement in daily operations, even if unpaid, could be interpreted as work.

• Tasks that are seen as integral to running the farm, such as maintaining crops or livestock for sale.

3. Physical Labor:

• Anything that visibly resembles labor intended to produce goods or services, regardless of scale or intention.

Legal Risks

Thailand’s interpretation of work is stri

Limit activities to casual, not formal