Relocation to Bangkok, visa & tax question

[streds]

Hi all, hoping you can help. My girlfriend has recently secured a teaching job in Bangkok and I'm looking to join her. I am looking to put together a business plan for me to work in Bangkok in my current role for Jones Lang LaSalle. I am therefore looking for advice on visa application, how long it takes, costs, qualification criteria for a successful application etc.

Second part is with regards tax and non domicile or thai tax and how that would impact me and Jones Lang LaSalle. Thanks for any advice.

[ubonjoe]

What type of visa do you want to get? Are you going to be working? To work you need a work permit and you need to be working for a registered company to get it.

If are in the country for 180 days or more in a year you are a resident for tax purposes.

Best you post your tax questions on the business forum.

[streds]

Yes, I would be looking to secure a work permit for my current company Jones Lang LaSalle, they are international and have an office in Bangkok.

[ubonjoe]

If the Bangkok office can supply the paperwork you could get a non immigrant B visa before traveling.

See: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15388-Non-Immigrant-Visa-%22B%22-(for-Business-and.html

Then get the work permit after you arrive.

If not you should get a single entry tourist visa.

[streds]

Thanks, on average, how long does the application usually take?

[ubonjoe]

It depends upon the embassy or consulate where you apply. But it should not take anymore than a few days to get the visa.