I plan to be on Phuket for most of the year and also do business from there too. What kind of Visa do I need ?
You can apply for a 1 year or 3 year multiple entry business visa which would allow you to travel to Thailand as frequently as you want while the visa remains valid, and you would be permitted to stay for a period of not exceeding 90 days on each visit. However, there are some differences between each of these visas. Foreigners who wish to work, conduct business or undertake investment activities in Thailand must apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa. There are different types of visa and there include business visa Category “B”, business approved visa Category “B -A” and investment and business visa Category “IB”. Holders of this type of visa wishing to work in Thailand must be granted a work permit before starting work. Foreigners who wish to visit Thailand for business purposes only may apply for a three-year Non Immigrant Visa “B”. This type of visa may be issued to businessmen for multiple-entries and is valid for three years. It allows the holder to visit Thailand as often as required f