Can offer freelance consulting here with just a Non-B?

[allencraig]

If I (went to the U.S. and) got the 1-year, multiple entry Thai Non-B visa, could I then do consulting work for Thai businesses here?
Would I need any sort of work permit despite not being an employee of any one business?

 

I wouldn't set up a business, I would just be an individual providing consulting services. Working freelance, as it were.

 

Thanks for any info.

[Barnabe]

Maybe better to ask in the visa forum, but I don't think you can perform any kind of work associated with a Thai company without a work visa. If working for foreign companies outside of Thailand, it's probably still illegal but no-one is going to look into it unless you make it obvious and public.

[Leaver]

2 hours ago, allencraig said:

got the 1-year, multiple entry Thai Non-B visa, could I then do consulting work for Thai businesses here?

 

See the words "work" and "here" in your post?  

 

2 hours ago, allencraig said:

Would I need any sort of work permit despite not being an employee of any one business?

 

Yes.  

 

Edited December 24, 2020 by Leaver

[allencraig]

17 minutes ago, Leaver said:

Yes, I see the words that I wrote. However, do YOU see the words "Non-B visa" in my post? That means I'd have a work visa. Just not a work permit, as I wouldn't be employed full-time by any one company. Hence, my question.

 

See the words "work" and "here" in your post?  

 

 

Yes.  

 

 

[allencraig]

30 minutes ago, Barnabe said:

Maybe better to ask in the visa forum, but I don't think you can perform any kind of work associated with a Thai company without a work visa. If working for foreign companies outside of Thailand, it's probably still illegal but no-one is going to look into it unless you make it obvious and public.

I thought the Non-B visa IS a work visa...?

[vinny41]

9 minutes ago, allencraig said:

I thought the Non-B visa IS a work visa...?

An alien who receives a Non-Immigrant visa can work in Thailand once he or she is being granted a work permit.

https://www.mfa.go.th/en/page/non-immigrant-visa-b?menu=5e1ff6f857b01e00a84023d4

[Dagfinnur Traustason]

The short answer is NO! If you wish to here the long version, please refer to your immigration officer. ????

[Leaver]

1 hour ago, allencraig said:

do YOU see the words "Non-B visa" in my post? That means I'd have a work visa. Just not a work permit,

No work permit.  No work.  Simple.  

[jackdd]

Not possible, you have to be employed by a Thai company and need to have a work permit.

[digibum]

9 minutes ago, allencraig said:

I thought the Non-B visa IS a work visa...?

You thought wrong.  
 

A visa is the authorization to enter the country for a specific purpose, business, tourism, etc. 

 

A work permit, issued by the Ministry of Labor, authorizes you to work inside of the country.  

[allencraig]

1 hour ago, Leaver said:

No work permit.  No work.  Simple.  

Ah, ok! That's the clarification I needed. Thanks.

[allencraig]

8 minutes ago, digibum said:

You thought wrong.  
 

A visa is the authorization to enter the country for a specific purpose, business, tourism, etc. 

 

A work permit, issued by the Ministry of Labor, authorizes you to work inside of the country.  

Ok, got it. Thanks.

[allencraig]

58 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Not possible, you have to be employed by a Thai company and need to have a work permit.

Thank you for the answer.