In the previous article, we listed the prohibited occupations to foreigners in Thailand. Today, we talk about the certain occupations from which the foreigners may be excluded in obtaining a work permit in Thailand in accordance with the Foreigner’s Working Management Emergency Decree, B.E, 2560 (2017) and the Additional Amendment (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018). […]
When hiring a foreigner, both employer and the foreign employee must keep these in mind after getting a work permit in Thailand: Thai Lawyers can assist employers and foreigners to obtain work permits and extend visa in Thailand. Whether it is a BOI or non-BOI company, we have the team of work permit experts for […]
If you are on a Non-Immigrant visa and staying in Thailand for more than 90 days, remember to notify your address to the Immigration Bureau every 90 days. This is in accordance with the Immigration Act B.E. 2522. The form to be filed is called TM.47 and it must be done within 15 days before […]
Today, one of our Myanmar clients asked us about the differences on work permit conditions based on the type of business that Myanmar nationals can do in Thailand. For a limited company without BOI promotion, whether it is a Thai majority or Burmese owned company, there must be at least 2 million Baht fully paid-up […]
This article discusses the requirements and procedures if a foreigner lost his passport in Thailand. He must prepare the following documents: Application form New passport and a copy of its main page Copy of Police Report (Affidavit of Loss) Certificate from the Embassy When the required documents are complete, the foreigner must proceed with the […]
Planning to drive a car or motorbike in Thailand for travel, leisure or everyday living foreigners can get a Thai driving license with the Department of Land Transport throughout Thailand provided that they are: At least 18 years old Holder of a valid non-immigrant visa, in some cases, tourist visa may be accepted In good […]
Thailand residence permit, often called Thai permanent residency or Thai PR allows foreign nationals to stay in Thailand as long as they want. Application for Thai PR has to be done at the Immigration Office in Bangkok or for residence of other provinces, at the local or nearest Immigration Office or Checkpoint. At present, the […]
We got asked a lot of times why foreigners need to get medical certificate before they can obtain or renew their work permit in Thailand. This requirement is in accordance to the Foreigners’ Working Management Emergency Decree whereas all foreigners working in Thailand must submit the application with a medical certificate certifying that the applicant […]
On this post, we talk about the notorious 90-Day Notification Report for Foreigners in Thailand. In accordance with the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, a foreigner who stays in Thailand for more than 90 days must notify his/her residence to the Immigration office every 90 days. The form to be filed is called TM.47 and it […]
COVID or not, here we are! Thailand is partly opened. In accordance with the Notification of the Operation Centre for Measures on the Arrival into and Departure from Thailand, and Protection of Thai Nationals Abroad dated 21 October 2021, the following are the list of countries permitted to enter Thailand from November 1, 2021. Australia […]