Legal Services & Resources 

This talk provides some clarification regarding financial requirements for Thai Retirement Visas whereby other than a fixed sum, monthly income is also possible as well as a mix of lump sum and monthly income.

Another talk regarding the Freezing of Bank Accounts in Thailand said to be aimed at eliminating "mule accounts" but is also seriously effecting both foreigners and Thai nationals who cannot access their own money.

Work authorization violations in Thailand in the past mostly involved migrant labour from neighbouring countries, but now it seems that this problem has expanded to tourists from China, India and some western countries.

More news on the issues with the Banking System in Thailand - arising from crackdowns on "mule accounts" - whereby in some cases, it appears that banks are now requesting Yellow House books to maintain one's account.

Working in Thailand as a foreigner requires work authorization and even though there are very limited exceptions for "emergency" work, those situations will require special approval from the Cabinet.

Another talk on banking issues in Thailand especially as it pertains to expats whose bank accounts have been frozen for which banks are requesting certain documentation which is not always possible to come by.

Another talk on banking issues such as account freezing and caps being put on digital transfer amounts which could lead to negative impressions of Thailand's banking system.

Work Authorization in Thailand is a legal requirement with very few exceptions such as foreigners working in Embassies or the UN or even as a temporary volunteer with the Thai Police.

Prohibited Occupations in Thailand are clearly listed and highly restricted for foreigners which includes partaking in such activities as giving advice in those fields, even though there are some minor exceptions.

A talk regarding work authorization in Thailand specifically pertaining to the DTV which was said to include aspects of work authorization which was a misnomer resulting in some DTV holders having their bank accounts closed.