Working in Thailand: What you need to know about work permits

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas & Work Permit, Thailand Work Permit 2 comments

What is the law that regulates Working of Aliens?

The new working of Aliens act dated of February 2008 has repealed the former Work of Aliens Act of 1978 and the Working of Aliens Act of 1981. Note that at the time this book was last updated all the regulations of application of the new act had yet to be issued. As long as those regulations have not been issued the Labor will continue to issue work permit under the Working of Aliens Act of 1981.

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Originally posted 2009-07-23 04:46:59.

Working in Thailand: The four Thai employees requirement

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas, Thailand Visas & Work Permit, Thailand Work Permit No comments yet

Work Permits Requirements – Update

 

In France we have this joke of a Prime Minister giving a speech to restore confidence and saying:

” Last year we were on the brink of a cliff but I’m proud to tell you all that we have made a big step forward .

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Originally posted 2009-07-28 11:25:22.

Work Permit: Working with no Work Permit | Penalties

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas & Work Permit, Thailand Work Permit No comments yet

Working without a work permit is not something someone should take lightly as the penalties applicable are quite harsh.

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Originally posted 2009-11-26 02:57:42.

Work Permit: Minimum wages applicable to foreign workers?

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas & Work Permit, Thailand Work Permit No comments yet

Contrary to a common belief there are no minimum wages applicable to foreign workers. But because there is always a but in Thailand the Immigration Department has developed a minimum wage schedule applicable to foreign workers who benefit of a work permit and wants to apply and obtain a one year B visa extension.

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Originally posted 2010-01-16 07:20:22.

Working In Thailand: Thai Visas: Visas B one year extension

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas, Thailand Visas & Work Permit, Thailand Work Permit No comments yet

Extending a Non Immigrant Visa B for one year

A foreign investor conducting a business in Thailand or working for a Thai company may if all conditions and documentary requirements are fulfilled file an application and obtain a one year visa.

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Originally posted 2009-07-29 09:31:15.

Work Permit:Working With No Work Permit|The Denunciation

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas & Work Permit, Thailand Work Permit No comments yet

If you are working without a work permit the first thing you must understand is that you are at risk of a control either from the Labor Officer or the Immigration Officer.

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Originally posted 2009-11-25 04:22:54.

Working in Thailand: Work Permits Fee Increase

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas & Work Permit, Thailand Work Permit No comments yet

Once again the foreign community is busing with rumors of a next hike of work permit fees that would soon increase up to 7,000 THB. Of course as a foreign investor I regret any increase of fees or anything which will make the situation more difficult for foreign investors in Thailand. Read more…

Originally posted 2009-09-01 10:50:05.

Working in Thailand: Thai Visas: The Visa “B”

February 1 2010 Categories: Thailand Visas, Thailand Work Permit No comments yet

Introduction to the Visa B

What is a Non Immigrant Visa B

Foreign investors who wish to come into Thailand to conduct a business or to work must first obtain a Non Immigrant Visa B with a Royal Thai Embassy.

The Non Immigrant Visa B will allow you to stay in Thailand for a period of not more than 90 days at a time. This visa may be granted for a single entry or multi entries.

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Originally posted 2009-07-29 08:45:28.