Mr Somtam Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Can I open a computer repair shop in Thailand? Just me working, no employees, no Thai partner(s). From my house, put a sign up, leave some pamflets and businesscards, that's it. Maybe do some printing and copying too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthemoon Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yes, you can do that. As long as you are a Thai citizen. If you are a foreigner, you need 4 Thai employees, a capital of 2 million Baht for the company, and a minimum salary of THB 50,000/month (if you are European) to get your work permit - but you know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Somtam Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I am not Thai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Somtam Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) But my wife is. Can she open it in her name and hire me as an employee? Can I get a work permit that way? Or am I wearing my pink coloured glasses? Edited February 20, 2015 by Mr Somtam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 She would have to employ two thais to get you a work permit. Presume you are on a marriage extention and not retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 leave your wife at the front of the shop and you stay at the back, watching tv, I wouldn't think there is much money to be made. different if it was a hobby from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Somtam Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 She would have to employ two thais to get you a work permit. Presume you are on a marriage extention and not retirement. Correct. Another dream that is not gonna work out then. How could we employ 2 thais when Profit per month would be in the 5000-10000 ballpark? I am getting the idea that making money here is not easy for a foreigner, unless you have millions to "invest". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthemoon Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 She would have to employ two thais to get you a work permit. Presume you are on a marriage extention and not retirement. Correct. Another dream that is not gonna work out then. How could we employ 2 thais when Profit per month would be in the 5000-10000 ballpark? I am getting the idea that making money here is not easy for a foreigner, unless you have millions to "invest". Correct. Apart from the Thai employees the company also needs a capital of THB 2 million per work permit for a foreigner. Not easy, true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Somtam Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I have done this, on the side, in Holland where I'm from. Very easy to start, only need some computer gear and internet connection. I am NOT going to "invest" 2 million and employ 2 staff to do absolutely nothing for an income of, maximum, 10000 baht a month. This is not a good idea, thanks for the info everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthemoon Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I have done this, on the side, in Holland where I'm from. Very easy to start, only need some computer gear and internet connection. I am NOT going to "invest" 2 million and employ 2 staff to do absolutely nothing for an income of, maximum, 10000 baht a month. This is not a good idea, thanks for the info everyone! So, in Holland, you are a local. If you were a local in Thailand, it would be just as easy. ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 A fantastic French restaurant in Bang Saray had to close because the French owner chef could not generate enough income to pay for the unnecessary staff. Sad loss to Bang Saray in particular and Thailand at large. A couple of jobs lost here; repeated all over Thai tourist industry = self-inflicted wounds. Death by a thousand cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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