Hello, first of all, I would really appreciate it if anyone could share your own experience of getting a work permit from your own corporation.
The reason for my question is,
I am not in Thailand at this moment, but I am trying to prepare as much as possible, before I arrive in Thailand. (Because it would be very difficult to be back in my home country again, especially in this COVID situation)
I am not married to Thai, and I understand the rule of 2 million baht registered capital and 4 Thai employees per 1 work permit.
But regarding the actual injection of capital, each website tells a different stories about the actual injection of the capital necessary for a work permit, and when I was able to have an Online conversation with a lawyer in Thailand, even she told me a different number (from what I've seen on the internet) for an actual injection of the capital to support a work permit. (She was very friendly though)
According to her, Thai registered corporation and a representative office of a foreign corporation need a minimum of "1 million baht" to be injected to support 1 work permit. However, many websites state that "A foreign business operating in Thailand (Treaty of Amity company, or Representative Office or Branch Office of a foreign company) must show the evidence of bringing foreign money into Thailand as the minimum capital required by the Foreign Business Law Baht 3,000,000 per work permit." (This sounds like I have to pay the entire 3 million baht to the corporation accountbefore I apply for a work permit, if the company is a representative office or a branch office)
With these conflicting information, I would like to hear what your experience was.
I assume a foreigner getting a work permit by establishing a representative office or a branch office is rare.
So, your experience doesn't have to be a work permit from a representative office or a branch office.
What was the minimum amount of "injected capital" when you were able to receive a work permit from your established company?
Your experience or answer would be very much appreciated. (It's very tough to find another Thai lawyer to speak with, as I am not in Thailand)
Thank you.