I live here in Thailand on a non-O retirement extension. I have a Filipina GF for the last 16 or so months. We spend most time in Thailand and some time in the Philippines, traveling there for holiday several times/year.

She generally gets a double entry 60 day tourist visa in Lao, sometimes getting the 30 day extensions, sometimes not, depending on our traveling schedule.

Is there any way that I could actually personally hire her as a domestic here? Would being an American help at all, Amity Treaty or some such?

Any advice regarding her working is appreciated. No relationship advice necessary!

You cannot get a work permit for her. Work permits for a Philippine citizen can only be issued for a person working for a registered company.

Only those from a certain nearby countries can be hired without the need for a registered company under the migrant worker scheme.

Thanks, UJ.

Really just looking for an easier way for her to stay with me.

Marriage?

Marriage is an option. Then she could get a single entry non-o visa and apply for an extension of stay equal to yours as your dependent.