Why Is Photography On The List..

[fabianfred]

...of employments forbidden to foreigners here in thailand?

[hughden]

Because there are Thai photographers more than competent to do any jobs related to photography.

[The Vulcan]

Because there are Thai photographers more than competent to do any jobs related to photography.

So on that basis they shouldn't be afraid of competition eh? That's usually the reason these restrictions are applied. i.e. unfair competition

Edited December 21, 2008 by The Vulcan

[PhilHarries]

Because there are Thai photographers more than competent to do any jobs related to photography.

So on that basis they shouldn't be afraid of competition eh? That's usually the reason these restrictions are applied. i.e. unfair competition

On that basis there'd be no list, and that's why there is a list as a base form of protectionism.

[hughden]

Many (most?) countries operate a work permit system designed to maximise employment of their own citizens, and quite right too. I understand that their are some foreigners working here with a work permit as a photo-journalist, which is not restricted.

[Bard]

You are also allowed to take pictures and sell them overseas, and even make books and sell

[Kf6vci]

And I thought I could hang a shingle and compete with GWC - Guy With Camera.

[Whale]

Are you sure it is still on this list?

[astral]

Whale is right.

Photography is NOT on the list.

See here.