Buying Property in Thailand
After a wonderful vacation from amazing Thailand, you are so elated by its astounding beaches, beautiful people, and culinary delights that you decided to buy a piece of it and call it your own little place in tropical paradise. You excitedly turned on your computer, keyed in Buying Land in Thailand and pressed enter. Thousands …
Visa Overstay in Thailand
Updated last April 07, 2020. People can find themselves overstaying in Thailand for a number of different reasons. Some foreign nationals do so by mistake, by miscalculating their given visa days against the length of their stay, or by simply forgetting their visa expiration date. You should strongly avoid overstaying in Thailand, but if you …
Obtaining a Work Permit
(Updated last January 25, 2021) A foreigner can apply for a work permit if he holds a non-immigrant visa or a resident visa such as marriage visa, an employer who can provide pertinent documents for and can meet the cap of paid-up capitalization and the occupation he intends to work with is not prohibited to …
Working in Thailand
Are foreigners allowed to work in Thailand? Yes, foreigners are allowed to work in Thailand if you have a valid visa, a work permit and is employed with an occupation that does not violate the Alien Employment Act. If you are a foreigner and you intend to work in Thailand, you are subject to the …
ICT Knowledge Worker Certificate
How do I get an ICT Knowledge Worker certificate? The SIPA ICT Knowledge Worker Certification Center is the newest service from Software Industry Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (MICT) aiming to develop Thailand’s ICT capabilities. In order to support ICT knowledge workers who seek to work legally in Thailand, SIPA …
Employment Contracts in Thailand
Many of us face employment problems with potential legal implications at some point in our careers. When faced with such difficulties, an employee may often make some mistakes, resulting in misunderstandings and bitterness toward the employer. This can both lead to a disadvantage for both parties. For employers, tales of badly handled disciplinary action or …
Working Legally in Thailand
Thai Work Permits For the last 2 decades, the influx of foreigners in Thailand has been on a steady rise making her a tourism hot spot and a land of economic opportunity both at the same time. Asians, Europeans and even people opposite of east continue their daily arrival in the kingdom. These waves of …
Work Permit for Expatriates in Thailand
Who can apply for a Work Permit? To apply for a work permit, you must have either a non immigrant visa or a residence permit. Ideally, you must also have a non-immigrant visa must be obtained before entering Thailand. A residence permit is usually granted only after you have lived in Thailand for at least …