Foreigners in Thailand who hold Smart Visas could soon be permitted to do additional work without requiring an extra visa as part of a draft proposal approved by the Thailand Government last week.

The Daily News reports that new rules relating to Smart Visa holders formed part of an announcement from the Ministry of Labour.

Under the proposal, those in possession of a Smart Visa would be allowed to work in Thailand outside of their specialised field without needing a work permit,

Children aged over 18 and spouses of Smart Visa holders would also be able to work in the country for a period of one year without a work permit.

Smart Visas were launched by the government in February 2018 as a way of “Taking Thailand to new heights with foreign talents”.

To be eligible for one of the four-year visas, foreigners have to be earning a monthly salary of at least 200,000 baht, and be working in a specialised field, such as robotics, biochemicals, medical and wellness tourism and agriculture and biotech.

The new proposal would add environmental management and renewable energy management, amongst others, to the list.

Sources: Daily News

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