Need advice on working outside Thai

[Pablo McD]

I have been working overseas (US foreign company) and coming to Thai for sometime for breaks between contracts, it hasn't been a problem as I always come back as a tourist and return overseas for my work. Legit.

I will outline my new situation and see if anyone out there can give me the right advice on my visa commitments

I would be working for a company based in Singapore, however would be coming and going regularly between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand up to 3 times a month, multiple entries. The job contracts with the foreign company will be short up to 2 weeks per month, the other time i would like to stay in Thailand (Not working) as my base.

Note that I would be doing some work in Thailand as well but for the Singapore company as a contractor and paid by foreign company outside of Thai.

That would be a lot of 30 day entries yes? I already have a 60 day visa with 3 entries, but even that would be used up in no time.

What sort of visa could I look at? would it be a 1-Year Thailand Non-Immigrant Visa?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Pablo

[paz]

You should not be working in Thailand, because you can't obtain a work permit. So, whatever you do, never mention that you work in Thailand.

That being said if you do a lot of visa exempt entries after a while you will be questioned, but as long you can prove you work abroad, e.g. Singapore visa that should not be a problem a problem and will not be refused.

You do not have many chances of obtaining a multi-entry non-imm "B" visa in Singapore or near country, but if you have an letter and related paperwork from a Thai company that could make it possible. Again, with that visa alone you can't working, just have business meetings.

[NeverSure]

I didn't see where he said he would work in Thailand, nor did I see where he said the company is a Thai company. Can we get some clarification, please?

[paz]

I didn't see where he said he would work in Thailand, nor did I see where he said the company is a Thai company. Can we get some clarification, please?

From the OP:

Note that I would be doing some work in Thailand as well

[ubonjoe]

If you a working for a Singapore company or one that is based there you should talk to them about getting a multiple entry non-b visa. If they are doing business with a Thai company it should be easy for them to supply the documents needed to get one.

If you are just having meetings and etc with customers here you would not need a work permit if you had the non-b visa.

[Pablo McD]

Hi, thanks for your replies. To clarify, I would NOT be working for a Thai company. Any supposed work in Thai would be in the form of meetings as they have an office here.

I have not accepted the position with the Singapore company at this stage and only just looking at my options... so may just return as per usual to my occupation overseas (US ) soon. I see the multiple entry non-b visa would be the best option IF i took the job, so will look into it . Just wouldn't be looking forward to the paperwork etc, not my favorite activity!

Thanks once again

Pablo