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Getting a work permit in Thailand is considered something of a holy grail depending on who you ask.  Whatever their answer you cannot deny that that little blue book represents security and additional benefits that you simply do not get if you are classed as a tourist.  However getting a work permit is not an easy task as there are specific educational and company requirements that must be met before a work permit in Thailand will be granted to you.  Try not to worry though, with Tila Legal at your side you can be sure that any issues you have or questions that arise they will be more than happy to answer in a friendly, concise and understandable manner. Please click here For our full information & services fees for work permit in Thailand Having an expert legal team assist you with (more...)

Many companies decide to have offices in the Asiatic region and many companies choose Thailand as the place to do it but what motivates them to do this?  Many companies now are seeing Singapore and the like as a more attractive venue for an office due to the red tape of having a business in Thailand and also the obvious reasons such as the high amount of corruption.  There are also tales of staff being employed who are not qualified or companies taking advantage of the corruption to ensure their own survival which would obviously put in to question the actual legality of the company to start with. Please click here For our full information & services fees for business in Thailand Many people simply want to try and run a business just to see if they can whilst others believe that (more...)

Why do people have businesses in Thailand compared to other places?  Why is it that some businesses are successful whereas others are not?  From my own experience it is down to money.  For those that do not know a foreigner who lives and works in Thailand is paid far more than the average Thai person despite their skillset.  This is because the Thai government feels that the foreigners are bringing knowledge to the country that they can benefit from and use to improve the economy but to the foreigner it usually just means an easier life than back home and this can sometimes lead to resentment as after all foreigners are guests in Thailand and so should treat Thailand’s customs and people with the respect they deserve. Sadly this is not always the case.  Having a business in Thailand and (more...)

Easiest way to open bank account in Thailand How to open bank account in Thailand?   If you are working inThailand, it is no sweat opening a back account there. You need to present documents in order depending on the type of bank account you wish to open inThailand, or the bank you intend to open an account in. The bank could be either a Thai bank or a foreign based bank in Thailand. If you have a valid Thai work permit, the process of opening a bank account is swift and easy, although this may always not be the case. If you intend to open a foreign currency account or a savings account the bank would require a recommendation letter from your Embassy and last but certainly not the least an apt Thailand lawyer.   Consulting with a Thai lawyer, you’d be able to know in (more...)

How can I get credit card in Thailand? After the banking and economic crisis that hit the country in the late 1990s, the banks have become very cautious when issuing credit cards to foreigners in Thailand. This is because during the crisis of 1997, most of the foreigners fled from the country, leaving behind them huge amounts of loans and credit card bills for which the local people had to pay a price. Therefore, even if you are living in Thailand for a very long time, have a Thai wife and children, you still do not have the surety of getting a credit card without any hassle. Most of the banks require you to have a non-immigrant business visa in order to apply for a bank account or credit card. If you are planning to open up a company in Thailand, you will have to complete the (more...)