Tour Guide Business And Amendments To Fba 1999

[comproez]

Hi, i've been reading the thai government sites and it seems the tour guide business is going to be removed from the list 3 of the foreign business act

of 1999.

If approved, foreigners will be able to own 100% of a tour operating business.

My question is, does it mean a foreigner can be a tour guide or it is still prohibited to foreigners by the Royal Decree?

Greatly appreciate if anyone can shed some light on this.

Thanks

Paul.

[cclub75]

Hi, i've been reading the thai government sites and it seems the tour guide business is going to be removed from the list 3 of the foreign business act

of 1999.

Not done yet. They are still talking about the content of this famous List 3 (here).

Even if they relax List 3, I bet that they will still block work permit for guide...

[comproez]

thanks for the reply.

One question. As foreigners we are not allowed to work as tour guide but we are allowed to own 49.99% of a tour agency.

Does it mean we can apply work permit as a shareholder in the tour company? Because it does not make sense to allow foreigners to

own 49.99% if they are not allowed any work permit.

Thanks,

Paul.

[onethailand]

It's perfectly normal for someone to have an investment without working.

That being said - in order for you to get a work permit, the company must have 2 million baht in registered capital for each work permit they want to issue. There is also a requirement for a minimum number of Thai employees (4, as I recall).