@Colin ********

I am fully aware of that it is all rumours or proposals atm.

@Angelo **********

ok that is your subjective opinion. I agree that the list of prohibited jobs have been considerably downsized, but there is still a list. I could have used the wording "SOME proffessions" instead.

...and I just chose to mention that list to point out that it isn't "that easy" to find a job as a foreigner in Thailand. I could have mentioned other things such as the minimum monthly salary requirement depending on nationality etc.

The OP is trying to figure out what kind of visa they can get in order to work and live in Thailand and other than using the words "a lot" instead of "some", I think my comment/reply is giving a couple of suggestions to just that -

1. Find a job where the employer supports work permit and documentation to apply for a Non-Imm B visa.

OR

2. Find a job where she/he/they can work remotely from Thailand (a foreign company with non-thai customers) or start their own company to do remote work etc.

@Angelo **********

so what exactly is wrong about what I wrote?

I didn't write she could not work as a Music Therapist... I wrote that it is hard to find a job as a foreigner. And that she needs to find a job where the employer handle documentation for work permit and support in the Non imm. B visa application.

Btw, I am fully aware of the list of restricted/prohibited jobs and the Alien employment act.

It is hard for foreigners to find jobs in Thailand since a lot of proffessions are reserved for Thai citizens... it is not impossible, but hard.

You need to find a job where the employer handle the documentation needed to get a work permit and support your application for a Non immigrant B visa (you need a job to apply for that).

Another option is to find a job outside Thailand that allows you to work remotely from Thailand (or start your own business working online with non-Thai clients). Then you can apply for a DTV (Destination Thailand Visa).

@Andy *******

I remember when it was collected in the airport... However it is now said to be 300 thb and there is some that claim that the delay of the ETA-implementation is due to get this included in the system. I guess we will just have to wait and see...

@Patrick *********

Better or not... you can not get the sticker when applying through e-visa (only used by the embassies/consulates where you must apply in person).

...and soon there will be no stickers in passports since they are all moving to e-visa.

@Andy *******

probably not... it is more likely to be a fee within ETA when that is implemented later on.

@Aake *********

read the previous comments and you might understand his/her situation...

You write "In Australia I would probably keep working doing what I do in NZ"... Does that mean working remotely? If so, you could probably do that in Thailand too. Take a look at DTV (Destination Thailand Visa). That could be an option for you.

I don't have personal experience of it, but I have seen a lot of people recommend Airalo e-sim that you buy online.