I've been denied entry to Thailand - Now What ! ?

[sbrooks]

Hi

I am from Britian and I have a good friend who lives in Thailand who wants to start a business with me. I am not sure how expensive to get permission to start a business. Can anyone shed a little light?

Thank you!!

Simon

[CharlieH]

You need to give a little more information to get good responses.

What are you planning on doing ? ...... many occupations are restricted to Thais

where are you doing it ? ...............Rental, buying, area etc ?

does either of you have a Thai relationship ? married to a Thai,

Visa / Work permit implications....

The list goes on .........you need to give more detail.

[beechguy]

Yes, look at some of the home pages of the legal firms that are sponsors on here, and look in some of the pinned topics of this forum for basic information.

Edited August 15, 2011 by beechguy

[jalansanitwong]

Good friends very often fall out quickly when they get involved in business together. Thailand is not a good place for the inexperienced getting involved in business with a 'good friend '.

Make sure he tips in as much money as you. Dont fall the .youre a good mate I'm good the money routine.

Secondly, if your business is dodgy ie bars,go-go, restaurants you may have the cops leaning on you for big money expecially in Pattaya area.

Legal business will need a Thai as a front to make it legit and work (possibly).

If your friend is a farang then two farangs runnibng a business will be a problem. Who pays the tax bill twice a year ?

If you want to work in Thailand get a job as a teacher. far less hassles

[sbrooks]

Thanks guys. The business is a tourisim business where I will take people to different homestays and other trips around Thailand.. I understand that I would need to obtain a TAT licence?

My good friend is also very wealthy and would not like to be involved in the company, just ownership so that I could operate legally. I am worried about high fee's to start up and to become legal, I understand that a work permit is very expensive but if I could still operate my business without a work permit that would be ideal! Is that possible??

Thanks guys

Simon

[jalansanitwong]

I dont want to sound negative but you would be amazed how quickly an innocent tourism /travel/ticketing style business turns into a human trafficking or drugs operation with you possibly as the fall guy. it happens.. Why is a rich guy interested in such a competitive and potentially dangerous and money losing business ?

Dont even open a travel agency here. I tried it once and i got all sorts of strange calls and people from Taiwan,Srilanks,india and pakistan coming around. Forget it.

[sbk]

Forum sponsor Sunbelt Asia has a list of services but it sounds to me as though you should contact them directly, you cannot work without a work permit. You cannot get a work permit if your wealthy friend has a sole proprietorship. You need to read up on the requirements and see if you even qualify.

http://www.sunbeltlegaladvisors.com/

[p_brownstone]

Thanks guys. The business is a tourisim business where I will take people to different homestays and other trips around Thailand.. I understand that I would need to obtain a TAT licence?

You cannot work as a Tour Guide in Thailand, it is a profession restricted to Thais only.

Patrick

[sbrooks]

Thanks guys. The business is a tourisim business where I will take people to different homestays and other trips around Thailand.. I understand that I would need to obtain a TAT licence?

You cannot work as a Tour Guide in Thailand, it is a profession restricted to Thais only.

Patrick

Cheers. I don't want to work as a tour guide, easier to employ a thai!

[sbrooks]

I dont want to sound negative but you would be amazed how quickly an innocent tourism /travel/ticketing style business turns into a human trafficking or drugs operation with you possibly as the fall guy. it happens.. Why is a rich guy interested in such a competitive and potentially dangerous and money losing business ?

Dont even open a travel agency here. I tried it once and i got all sorts of strange calls and people from Taiwan,Srilanks,india and pakistan coming around. Forget it.

Erm What? Why would I get involved in drug trafficking? And remember I said it's a good friend. I am not opening a travel agency either. Thanks for the concern but I'm fine just want to know about the fee's that are involved.