O-A Visa: Employment Prohibited

[JACKSJM]

I have a Non-Immigrant O-A (retirement) Visa, with the remark, "Employment Prohibited".

 

I want to understand how this is legally interpreted.  I'm certain that I cannot do any job that a Thai could do for money.  However, I'm wondering if "Employment Prohibited" extends to volunteer work, that a Thai citizen could potentially do for profit?  

 

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

[johng]

You still need a work permit for volunteer work...just enjoy your retirement.

[ubonjoe]

You can get involved in some kinds of volunteer work. An example would be beach cleanups and etc. But it could not be on a regular work schedule with a organization.

[elviajero]

1 hour ago, JACKSJM said:

I want to understand how this is legally interpreted.  I'm certain that I cannot do any job that a Thai could do for money.  However, I'm wondering if "Employment Prohibited" extends to volunteer work, that a Thai citizen could potentially do for profit?  

You can do jobs that a Thai can do. There aren't many jobs being done by foreigners that couldn't be done by a Thai. There is however a strict list of jobs/work you can't do that are protected for the Thai work force.

 

Helping out occasionally in the community is no problem. Working voluntarily for an official organisation requires a work permit and the appropriate visa.