Working in Thailand

[orientfan]

Hi everyone,

It was reported here recently that the rules of 'no employment' for those on RVs or Non-Imm Visas have been relaxed to accommodate farang who volunteer or do work, 'for the good of Thailand.'

Can anyone comment on that? Is that official policy now?

Thanks for your thoughts!

[Maestro]

No English translation of the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018) is available yet, but comments published by the law firm Tilleke & Gibbins  mention the following regarding the changes you are referring to:

 

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Additional work permit exemptions. The amendment provides for work permit exemptions in certain cases, as
follows:
 Foreigners who occasionally enter Thailand to organize or attend a conference; to discuss, speak, or present at a conference, training, workshop, or seminar; to perform art and cultural activities; or to participate in sports or any activities to be prescribed by the Cabinet.
 Foreigners who enter Thailand for the purpose of establishing a business or investment, or who possess knowledge and a high level of skill, which will be beneficial to Thailand’s development, as prescribed by the Cabinet.

 

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[orientfan]

Thank you. I guess there's still much that's unclear...

[quandow]

From what I've seen, they're merely reduced the fines. Of course, the quickest way to get the truth is to post something to the net then see how many people jump out to correct you!