I run a small e- mag business from Ireland. I am going to be launching a publication on Thailand in August. I want to come to Thailand to speak to some potential advertisers and build some contacts. Can I legally do this?

I have worked as a teacher in Thailand before and the process of getting a visa was pretty easy as my school arranged it for me- now I feel lost.

I don't think I qualify for a business visa! I am considering relocating to Cambodia as I don't really want to continue living in Ireland but realise it would be too complicated to set up my business in Thailand. BUT I would really like to be able to go to Thailand and speak with future clients in person without breaking any laws.

If I can't I guess I will have to sell over the phone and email from a different country- seems crazy!

Any info would be great.

Thanks.

Edited May 3, 201016 yr by lou044

No, you can't do this.

Actively selling products and meeting with clients is working.

To do this you need a Thai employer (can be your own company), be in Thailand on a non immigrant B visa and hold a valid work permit.

Without meeting all the above requirements you would indeed be limited to do this from outside Thailand, either through phone, email or skype conferences...