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).
- Members of the diplomatic corps;
- Members of consular missions;
- Representatives of member countries and officials of the United Nations and its specialized agencies;
- Personal servants coming from abroad to work exclusively for persons who are listed above;
- Persons performing duties on missions in the Kingdom under an agreement between the Thai government and a foreign government or international organization;
- Persons entering Thailand irregularly for the arrangement or attendance of meeting, expression of view, lecture or presentation in a meeting, training, visit or seminar or performance of arts, cultures, sports, competition or other activities as prescribed by the Council of Ministers and the Council of Minister may specify the time period and conditions as deemed appropriate;
- Person entering into the Kingdom to operate or invest in business or is a knowledgeable person with capacity or skills which will benefit the country development as prescribed.
- Representatives of foreign juristic persons obtaining a license to operate business under the law on foreign business operation
If you have a company in Thailand and would like to obtain a work permit for your foreign director or employee, Thai Lawyers can facilitate you with the work permit application and visa extension. Contact us now for consultation.