Can I get a Work Permit?

[rmicheald 6]

My wife has a shop in the Market. She is the owner, but it isn't a company. Can I get a work permit to help her out at times? Thank you in advance...

[Gawd Elpus 798]

I think it is extremely doubtful

[davethailand 91]

I would say not a chance.

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[jacko 8,822]

Since I do not know your Nationality I am unsure!

[Kev 178]

Forgive my ignorance but if someone is helping their wife in a shop at the markets for free, do you actually need a work permit to do that?

[Fatboyfat 361]

Forgive my ignorance but if someone is helping their wife in a shop at the markets for free, do you actually need a work permit to do that?

Can be "dodgy". Voluntary charity aid workers etc. have fallen foul of the authorities in this respect on numerous occasions. I was led to believe that the husband of the "original" donner kebab stall operator covering Soi 8 area back in the 90s, who prepared the "rotating elephants dick" at home, was charged under the regulation.

[Chang_paarp 253]

Technically it is possible, however, the reality is on the side of the cynics. As was pointed out to you on TV there is a minimum number of employees required.

 

The odds swing more in your favour if there is a high ranking local official in the family. This only good while they are in the area and until the next regime change.