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American companies are exempt from many of these restrictions
under the U.S. Thai Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations
of 1966 (Contact the Commercial Service for details).
- The Alien Employment Act (Decree
No. 322) - In effect since 1978, this Act requires non-Thais
to obtain a work permit before engaging in work activity.
There are 39 restricted occupations, such as those in the
accounting, engineering and legal professions. Foreign professionals
in these fields sometimes work as consultants in conjunction
with local counterparts. The Employment Act currently is
undergoing review.
- The Immigration Act of 1979
- Americans are granted up to a 30-day stay in Thailand
without a visa. For business visits of longer duration,
the Immigration Department requires a non-immigrant visa,
category B. This visa is valid for 90 days for a single
entry or 180 days for multiple entry, and must be obtained
before entering Thailand.
Contact Information
:
Department of Commercial Registration
Ministry of Commerce
44/100 Moo 1, Nonthaburi 1 Road, (Sanam Binnam)
Bangkrasor, Muang, Nonthaburi 11000
Tel: (662) 547-4458/9,
547-4462-4
Fax: (662) 547-4459,
547-4463
or
Bureau of Business
Registration
Tel: (662) 547-4425-7
Fax: (662) 547-4441
Ministry of Labor
Fuang Nakhon Road, Bangkok 10200
Tel: (662) 221-5140/4,
223-4912/4
Fax: (662) 226-2890
Immigration Department
The Royal Thai Police Department
507 Soi Suan Phlu
South Sathorn Rd., Bangkok 10120
Tel: (662) 287-3101/10,
Fax: 287-1310
Disclaimer:
Although the information in this report has been obtained
from sources believed to be reliable, we do not guarantee
its accuracy and such information may be incomplete or condensed.
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