On 10/7/2018 at 5:07 PM, JLCrab said:

I think the world famous musicians who come to Thailand to perform one or a few concerts get some variation of the 'Urgent Work Permit' applied for by the concert promoter for maximum 15 days

 

https://www.dejudomlaw.com/urgent-work-permit-thailand/

 

But I don't think Justin Bieber could get a regular long-term work permit because then he would be taking work away from all the Thai musicians who think they are Justin Bieber.

Who's Justin Bieber?

4 hours ago, Just Weird said:

That was not what you posted, you posted some facetious remark about bribery.  If you did say the same thing, then quote it and prove my "confusion"...if you can. 

 

Just Weird, you and that "confusion" emotican seem to be very attached to one another.

55 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

They now issue Digital Work Permits for Digital nomads working online? ????????????????????????

Yes, but you can only be in the country digitally 

On 10/7/2018 at 3:03 PM, bbi1 said:

There are lots of famous world famous musicians who have previously had their concert tours in Thailand, Eg. Iyaz, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Justin Beiber (yuck). Wonder if they all get work permits before playing coming here to have their concerts?

Yes they do. The concert promoter needs to arrange for a temporary work permit for all foreign musicians and technicians (eg sound engineer /roadies).

5 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Thai immigration is not known for doing anything positive towards farangs.

So I would just forget about any sort of "new" work permit.

Immigration is for visa's, the labor department for work permits. would be nice if you would have any idea what you are talking about when you scold departments.

It's about time. This topic hasn't been brought up for 3 or 4 months.

Yes, you have to have a work permit to play in clubs.

Yes, it APPEARS to be OK to have a work permit for another job and be able to use it for playing in clubs.

Yes, we know you've been playing without one for years - we don't care.

On 10/7/2018 at 2:59 PM, Just Weird said:

There are obviously special arrangements for professionals in that position!

Yes its called a tenporary work permit, which can be issued in 24 hours or less and valid 14 days this is how professionals do it

On 10/7/2018 at 1:03 AM, bbi1 said:

There are lots of famous world famous musicians who have previously had their concert tours in Thailand, Eg. Iyaz, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Justin Beiber (yuck). Wonder if they all get work permits before playing coming here to have their concerts?

 

And of course the constant flow of those adorable K-pop bands.

 

 

18 hours ago, bbi1 said:

They now issue Digital Work Permits for Digital nomads working online? ????????????????????????

LOL ???? Digital Work Permit means the actual work permit is in digital form - instead of getting a book you get your Work Permit through an app on your phone. 

21 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

WHEN

May this year. 

21 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Just Weird, you and that "confusion" emotican seem to be very attached to one another.

Could be because of the confusing garbage that so many members gratuitously post in their non-stop efforts to denigrate Thailand but just end up making fools of themselves (not referring to you, of course).

 

You know what's really sad?..posters who have to use the laughing emoticon to let others know that what they posted was(n't) amusing.

7 hours ago, Scottjouro said:

Yes its called a tenporary work permit, which can be issued in 24 hours or less and valid 14 days this is how professionals do it

Yes, I know how it works, obviously, why are you telling me that?

1 hour ago, Just Weird said:

Could be because of the confusing garbage that so many members gratuitously post in their non-stop efforts to denigrate Thailand but just end up making fools of themselves (not referring to you, of course).

 

You know what's really sad?..posters who have to use the laughing emoticon to let others know that what they posted was(n't) amusing.

I know a certain poster who is not going to be pleased with you.????

23 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Yes, brown envelopes were previously mentioned.????

I think I deserved a smiley here.????

On 10/7/2018 at 3:03 PM, bbi1 said:

There are lots of famous world famous musicians who have previously had their concert tours in Thailand, Eg. Iyaz, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Justin Beiber (yuck). Wonder if they all get work permits before playing coming here to have their concerts?

 i personally like (Yuck) and know Yuck did get a permit.

I am not interested in brand name musicians who earn big bucks in big venues. I want to hear talented professionals who visit Thailand playing in small venues and bars with talented Thais, of which there are many. This would allow Thai music to evolve and not become stagnant. Let us farangs and the Thais hear some top pianists, trombonists, trumpet players, saxophonists, etc. Thailand has excellent guitarists, percussionists, and vocalists but few of the aforementioned.

On ‎10‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 11:22 AM, lordblackader said:

May this year. 

That would still be the old procedure then, it will take a while before they update their IT systems.

57 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

That would still be the old procedure then, it will take a while before they update their IT systems.

Old procedure? The Digital Work Permits are the NEW procedure to begin with. 

1 hour ago, lordblackader said:

Old procedure? The Digital Work Permits are the NEW procedure to begin with. 

The digital work permits is A new procedure, the new work permit system that you can work anywhere wasn't finalized in May yet.

47 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

The digital work permits is A new procedure, the new work permit system that you can work anywhere wasn't finalized in May yet.

ok - understand.