With the end of the pandemic in sight, many are considering Thailand for their post-covid plans. In this article, we look at the 3 best ways to enter Thailand as a digital professional in 2021.

Among the dozen or so options available for long-term stay in Thailand, Permanent Residency is about as good as it gets—ranking second only to Thai Citizenship in terms of the security it affords you as an expat. Once you get PR, you have it for life.

Our aim here is to compare the Elite Visa, Smart Visa, and Shelter Business Visa from the perspective of the location-independent professional, so that readers can decide which option is the most appropriate for their circumstances.

If you are a freelancer, digital business owner, or independent contractor and you wish to relocate to Thailand, you may apply for the Shelter Umbrella Partnership Program. Under this program, you will get a Thai Business Visa (Non-Immigrant B), digital work permit, and Thai Social Security Card for one year, renewable.  You must work in […]

Если вы фрилансер, владелец дижитал компании или индивидуальный предприниматель и хотите переехать в Тайланд, вы можете воспользоваться партнерской программой Shelter. В рамках данной программы вы получите Бизнес визу королевства Таиланда (Non-Immigrant B), разрешение на дижитад деятельность и Карту Социального Страхования на год с возможностью продления. Вы сможете участвовать в программе, если работаете в сфере разработки […]

If you are staying on a tourist visa, without a work permit, it is technically illegal to work in the Kingdom of Thailand. In order to be issued a Thai work permit, you will need to be sponsored by a local company who can help prepare the paperwork. But what about freelancers, who technically work for no one? Is it possible for the digitally self-employed to work legally in the eyes of the law?