Freelance Writing & Work Permit

[1Lucky]

Hi

I'm thinking of doing some freelance writing, possibly selling these to Thai publications. If I write these articles outside of Thailand, and they're sold in Thailand and while I am physically present in Thailand, am I working 'illegally' in Thailand if I don't have a work permit?

Also how do people who write an occasional article in Thailand which they then sell in or out of Thailand fit into the work permit/tax regime in practice (this is for someone who might write the odd article for the odd publication but not lots and not for lots of money or for an organisation who would be able to sponsor them for a work permit).

Any helpful solutions and advice much appreciated.

regards

Lucky

[junkofdavid2]

Hi

I'm thinking of doing some freelance writing, possibly selling these to Thai publications. If I write these articles outside of Thailand, and they're sold in Thailand and while I am physically present in Thailand, am I working 'illegally' in Thailand if I don't have a work permit?

Also how do people who write an occasional article in Thailand which they then sell in or out of Thailand fit into the work permit/tax regime in practice (this is for someone who might write the odd article for the odd publication but not lots and not for lots of money or for an organisation who would be able to sponsor them for a work permit).

Any helpful solutions and advice much appreciated.

regards

Lucky

I would think that you legally need a WP.

Hel_l !!!

You even need a work permit to lay a tiny brick on your wife's house while your "helping build" it, or to even do volunteer work. All those good souls who helped Thailand right after the tsunami are liable to go to jail for 3 months because of their "volunteer" work immediately after the disaster.

The question of course is enforcability (if there's such a word).

[oooooo]

if i were u i wouldnt worry about a WP for that kind of thing at all. just make sure the ppl u work with will pay u.

cheers

[chatette]

You do not need a work permit for this. You do need a work permit if you live and work as a writer in Thailand. Any publisher can sponsor you for this without having to put up any money if you go thru an accreditation process as a journalist, which would entitle you to a category M (media) Non-Immigrant visa.