Work Permit

[suanpai]

Never heard of it but a friend is planning to obtain a work permit by becoming employed by a Thai company (which he will set up financially). Personally I have my doubts. Any information on this would be appreciated.

[digitalchromakey]

Yes, can be done, but he will need > 51% Thai Shareholders, a real office address, VAT Registration, Capitalisation of 2 Million THB plus 4 Thai employees per foreign WP (with evidence of Social Fund Contributions).

Your friend will also need a Non-immigrant B Visa as well as a whole bunch of company papers

[jdinasia]

Yes, can be done, but he will need > 51% Thai Shareholders, a real office address, VAT Registration, Capitalisation of 2 Million THB plus 4 Thai employees per foreign WP (with evidence of Social Fund Contributions).

Your friend will also need a Non-immigrant B Visa as well as a whole bunch of company papers

Leave it at "yes it can be done" .... The rest of it depends on many things.