Work
Bangkok’s status as the heart of the Thai economy provides a variety of work opportunities for foreigners, and tens of thousands live and work here. Having said that, faràng are not allowed to work in certain professions (such as medical doctors) and it’s not as easy to find a job as it is in more developed countries.
All work in Thailand requires a Thai work permit. Thai law defines work as ‘exerting one’s physical energy or employing one’s knowledge, whether or not for wages or other benefits’, so theoretically even volunteer and missionary work requires a permit. Work permits should be obtained via an employer, who may file for the permit before the employee arrives in-country. The permit itself is not issued until the employee enters Thailand on a valid Non-Immigrant Visa.
For information about work permits, contact any Thai embassy abroad or check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php). No joy? Seek solace and advice on the message boards of www.thaivisa.com.
Busking is illegal in Thailand, where it is legally lumped together with begging.
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