THAILAND – Expanded List of Work Permit-Exempt Activities
March 20, 2015
Thailand’s Employment Department has recently begun recognizing additional business activities that are not subject to work permit requirements.
The expanded list includes the following activities:
- Attending a conference or seminar for the purposes of gathering information;
- Visiting or viewing an exhibition or trade show;
- Visiting businesses or holding meeting discussions;
- Attending special lectures and educational forums;
- Attending lectures for training and technical seminars;
- Buying products at a trade show; and
- Attending a board meeting or directors meeting at the foreign national’s own company.
Please note that foreign nationals who travel to Thailand for the purposes of being a trainer or speaker at a conference or seminar must still obtain a regular or urgent work permit. Additionally, any foreign nationals who will receive training at the company or work site must also apply for a work permit.