webfact Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Thai Law: Foreigners Need Business Visas To Attend Meetings By Wirot Poonsuwan, Attorney-at-Law US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, seated fifth from left, chairs a 2017 meeting in Bangkok. Photo: U.S. Embassy Bangkok A recent revamp of the work permit law has made life easier for foreign investors visiting the country to do business. Since it was enacted earlier this year, the Executive Decree on Administration and Management of Employment of Foreigners means they are no longer required to obtain a work permit to attend business meetings in Thailand. A legal peril few were likely aware of, it was in fact the case for decades that attending a meeting for even one day was deemed “work” under the law and therefore illegal without a permit. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2018/10/18/thai-law-foreigners-need-business-visas-to-attend-meetings/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-10-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Quite silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Quite silly can be Thailand sometimes when it comes to foreigner related laws/policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I seriously wonder where the Thai hatred against foreign businesses is rooted. Such laws are ridiculous. One of the reasons why we had all meetings OUTSIDE Thailand, i.e Singapore or Hong Kong. Costlier though but much more professional, as far as infrastructure is concerned. Logistically flawless (as far as taxi mafia, traffic jams etc. are concerned) and everybody you need to talk to - speaks basic English to start with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickmouse1 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 How much does it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Thailand reserves its right not to work. Its a nation of lazibones therefore anything work associated must have a permit because "work" is a foreign concept..... Thats how i read it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Sydebolle said: I seriously wonder where the Thai hatred against foreign businesses is rooted. Such laws are ridiculous. Protectionism caused by fear and inferiority complex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atyclb Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 i have attended many trade shows that in essence are meetings. guess they will arrest me soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 7 hours ago, Mickmouse1 said: How much does it cost? .59 according to Hudsucker accounting dept. Long live the Hud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEngBKK Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Does not matter... We have Chinese tourists...who need business ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I'm surprised that the authorities didn't raid the local Expat Club General Meeting right after busting the criminal 'Bridge Club' for 'possible illegal activities' and other such heinous criminal activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest879 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I am just applying for an APEC card as I do business in China. Never any mention of work permits when I travel there of course. It gives 90 day on arrival visas in many countries including Thailand. Wonder if it would be any good for doing short term business in Thailand. Any one else got an APEC card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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