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Friday, March 29, 2024

Digital nomads stuck in grey area

The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the popularity of remote work, and if Thailand is interested in attracting the highest-paid digital workers to help boost the economy, it must legalise the practice to welcome these professionals.

People in some parts of the world are leaving their offices to work from their laptops wherever an internet connection is available, including homes, cafes, and beaches.

This means that many of them will or have become digital nomads, a term for people who live a nomadic lifestyle while working at a remote location. Some have long-term contracts with their companies, while others freelance. These workers, many from developed countries, are migrating to tourist destinations in Asia, Europe and the Caribbean for a change of scenery and a sense of adventure.

For Thailand, the government and private sector have invested in infrastructure…

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