PoorSucker Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 8 hours ago, shadowofacloud said: Good news, especially for digital nomads. Nothing said about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 minute ago, PoorSucker said: Nothing said about that. Was probably thinking of whipping up some company somewhere in Seychells or other small islands and using that as the excuse, "operating business". Costs a few hundred dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Hey, they just lower the fines for working as illiagal. Nothing else, so you will still get deported but save 10.000 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 8 hours ago, pegman said: Something usefull done by these guys. Lower fines for break the law, that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgarcon Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Come in to the parlour said the spider to the fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 U.S embassy is looking for 2carpenters pay is not to good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Pity they have not considered voluntary work. I.E. to allow "good causes" to request dispensation and provide food and accommodation where appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 How white of them, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 21 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Good news, I guess. But a head scratcher that we hear about this from a private law firm as opposed to some actual formal public announcement by the government. And the supposed decrees dating back to late March??? Do a Google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatPrao Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 23 hours ago, webfact said: (2) a non-Thai who enters into Thailand to: operate a business; make an investment; or who has knowledge, ability, or skills that are considered beneficial to the development of the country; The above does not require a work permit per the article. It will be interesting to see how this one plays out. As it seems one could be here on a B visa 90 day, go out to renew and come back. You are not here 'full time'. No work permit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB2 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 22 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Good news, I guess. But a head scratcher that we hear about this from a private law firm as opposed to some actual formal public announcement by the government. And the supposed decrees dating back to late March??? Official government websites do publicise these decrees - though with them being initially published in only Thai language, they are normally completely missed by all x-pats and by most Thai in the non-university educated, non-computer literate social economic sector. Our company has been using these changes to WP decrees since they were published - you may want to stay ahead of the game and get your company's Thai CPA to read the web site(s) once per week. Needles to say other ministries such as tax, and the labor office also publish their own notices in a timely manner, again in Thai language. It is the duty of (for example, a CPA) to stay abreast of current changes in tax law by regularly checking the government web sites and updating themselves as the changes come out. At the risk of going a little bit 'Off Topic', of particular irritation to many business folks in my neck of the woods (Pattaya) during the last few months was the changes to and the rigorous enforcement of the Hotels registration act. This has lead to the arrest and massive fines of dozens of hotels and guest houses all over Pattaya. Those found to be NOT in compliance are jailed and subject to extremely punitive fines in the many hundreds of thousands of Baht region(10,000 Baht per day since the hotel opened!) - even for tiny guest houses with just a few rooms. Then with that comes massive fines for non registration with TAT (Tourist Authorority of Thailand) etc. Total fines in excess of half a Million Baht can be levied easily - then there are the legal fees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttrd Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 9:31 AM, coulson said: Seems so practical and sensible, where's the catch? The Catch seems obvious - by taking away jail time and reduce the fees its open for speculations where you actually invite for increased Law offences rather than to reduce them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttrd Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Father Fintan Stack said: Estonia eResidency can be done online in minutes for the specific purpose of becoming a digital nomad with registered company in Estonia, legal services, bank account etc. As this article states, you can operate your business from Thailand no issues whatsoever. The World is changing and the old bitter fools croaking "work permit" on their death rattle are out of touch and irrelevant. Not quite correct, it is still the Laws in the country you physically perform the work that applies - With other Words in Thailand you will still need to apply for a WP…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 23 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Good news, I guess. But a head scratcher that we hear about this from a private law firm as opposed to some actual formal public announcement by the government. And the supposed decrees dating back to late March??? 1 There was an "actual formal public announcement by the government" of the Decree No.2 (Section 101) but you apparently missed it, as did I: the publication of this decree in the Government Gazette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms22 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 More details: https://www.tilleke.com/sites/default/files/IC - May 2018 - Relaxation of Work Permit Requirements in Thailand.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 2:09 PM, webfact said: Previously, foreigners attending a meeting or seminar in Thailand were required to have a work permit. The reality was that most didn’t and the rule was rarely enforced. But this requirement has now been waived altogether, meaning that foreigners can engage in some business activities, such as attending meetings and seminars, without needing a work permit. Great news , also for digital nomads , that comes and goes, working from their laptops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 1:39 PM, webfact said: ) a non-Thai who enters into Thailand to: operate a business; make an investment; or who has knowledge, ability, or skills that are considered beneficial to the development of the country; How does a digital nomad satisfy this requirement? How is Thailand benefiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 minute ago, tryasimight said: How does a digital nomad satisfy this requirement? How is Thailand benefiting? They are not talking about digital nomads , we are paying our taxes in our home countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0815 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 The topic should say: Thailand relaxes the laws for those who break the laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Probably.I'll would anyway consult a lawyer if you want to rely on this. Better then risking a fine or ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkdawg Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 All the teachers working online now - maybe they're realising that we can't be bothered with their crappy paid jobs and ridiculous requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 43 minutes ago, cms22 said: More details: https://www.tilleke.com/sites/default/files/IC - May 2018 - Relaxation of Work Permit Requirements in Thailand.pdf Thank you for this link. This seems to be a more accurate summary, for example (highlighting in red is mine) Quote Foreigners who enter Thailand for the purpose of establishing a business or investment... not, as used in the OP Quote a non-Thai who enters into Thailand to: operate a business... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 2:50 PM, Rhys said: Did they ever come to a definitive decision on teaching on line in Thailand.. do you need a work permit? No, all you need is a shut gob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 2:31 PM, shadowofacloud said: Good news, especially for digital nomads. Working online is nothing to do with the Thai labour industry. 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspill Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Here's to another decade of being a digital nomad in Thailand ☕ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Just now, jspill said: Here's to another decade of being a digital nomad in Thailand ☕ Correct they wouldn't know what day it was. People get pinched because a jealous Thai calls crying about there bad service and the good farang lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 2:09 PM, webfact said: Previously, under Decree No. 1 (Section 102) the fine ranged from from THB 400,000 to THB 800,000 for each employee employed without a work permit. I'd like to here of the instance where that law has been enforced against an employer unless that employer was a target for political reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 47 minutes ago, Maestro said: Thank you for this link. This seems to be a more accurate summary, for example (highlighting in red is mine) not, as used in the OP Looks like they have addressed / simplified some items, but I wonder about more areas: 1. Can renewals now be done on-line? 2. Do renewals still need copies of 90% of the same documents submitted many times before? 3. Are all / some WPs now valid for longer periods of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waza46 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 5:01 PM, shadowofacloud said: Good news, especially for digital nomads. who should be immersed in liquid nitrogen until they are good and hard then chucked through a wood chipper ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orientfan Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Can anyone comment on the significance of this (if any!) to those volunteering without a WP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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