So by assembling and installing an IKEA kitchen you have violated Thai Immigration Law.
Per posts from another thread on this forum:
https://aseannow.com/topic/109416-thai-english-building-terms/
There are numerous videos and posts on YouTube, forums such as this and The Thaiger where Farang are obviously doing work without work permits.
For example, based on Phuketchap's post this Bloke from the Netherlands, Maarten Munnikm, with a Youtube channel "Maarten Munnik, off-grid in Thailand" "https://youtu.be/e4WBW3_Q9L0 theoretically could be deported and blacklisted.
I apologize but this is a potential minefield for ANY Farang trying to build a life in Thailand.
No wonder all I see are Farang sitting on barstools watching the world walk by them.
I can see how many might "fly under the radar". That is, until some Thai has a fit and reports the Farang because he/she stepped on their toes.
Or their Thai girlfriend decides Old Daddy is no longer needed.
Is there anyone with any clarification on this?