Author: Rex Baay

Mr. Rex Baay serves as immigration consultant of one of the law firms in Thailand supervising the Thai immigration department. Rex studied at University of the Philippines, Diliman and later found himself working in Thailand. With more than 5 years of experience practicing the said profession, Rex has shared valuable immigration-related information and helped so many foreigners who wanted to travel, work, or reside in Thailand.

O-A Thai Retirement Visa

Thailand is routinely on the lists for the best places to retire. Thailand is a lush, warm weather country with beautiful beaches and green mountains. Its locals are foreign friendly and has a large expat population. In parts of Thailand, it is not difficult to locate foreign cuisine, foreign books, and entertainment. The primary reason for Thailand’s appeal is that the cost of living is much lower than in the United States or any other Western country including Australia. Everything from rent, food, medical care, to the internet is 20% to 50% of the costs of most Western Countries. Thailand…

Short business trip to Thailand and do I need a work permit?

Many foreigners enter Thailand for short business trips for a few days whether for the purpose of negotiating an agreement, to attend or to be a speaker at a conference, to provide technical support, or to source a local supplier, unaware that the purpose of their visit requires a work permit in accordance with Thai law. The Thai Labor law definition of “work” is very broad that it almost cover all of the activities by foreigners in Thailand doing business or work-related. Work is defined as any activity whereby one exerts energy or uses knowledge. Whether or not this business…