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20 hours ago, stephen tracy said:

I can't provide all the required documentation, nor do I want to risk going to immigration to walk out ill and not even know it. This means after tomorrow, I am officially on overstay. Once this is over I don't think I will ever come back to Thailand again. That's how disgusted I am at this insatiable greed.

Greed, indeed, is what it is. Thailand is greed. Nasty.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

no one found to be infected with the disease

Great line. Of course they didn't. Once again Thais think that if you don't have a temperature and do wear a face mask then you are virus-free! So clever. 

Can't help wondering, what about working online with a marriage visa in Thailand. Is that OK?

14 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Any distrust of foreigners one may have found (I haven't really) will be a lot more obvious.

Good point. That will be the result of this virus in Thailand.

2 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

he is used to passing on the blame to others, in any situation

He's Thai, isn't he? What do you expect? 

When was the last time you witnessed a Thai accepting responsibility?

This is the OP. I now have the BOI rules for a Work Permit. For the record, there is no specific requirement for a degree.

This is the source: http://www.boi.go.th/upload/06-ใบตรวจเอกสาร มาตรา 25 EN_42555.pdf

The rule is known as "section 25" and these are the requirements for individuals: Passport, Education Certificate / training Certificate, Employment record, Other Related documents, Proof of relationship Photo.

Job is not teaching.

I am after any definitive Thai rules/regulations that show a "degree" is not required. I am thinking the requirement is for an education certificate such as diploma (which I have) is OK, but I can't find any rules.

I'm the OP. I should add that I have a diploma in my field - but no degree (and the job is not teaching)

So my new employers – a BOI company in Bangkok – is saying I need a degree to get a work permit. However, I know that’s not necessary (have read plenty about it on ThaiVisa).

So, does anyone know of any Thai-language rules or regulations about the work permit process in which it is explained that a degree is not required for a work permit?

The aim is to send this to the HR dept as some proof.

Would really appreciate some help.

Cheers. Be safe!

C

2 hours ago, Misterwhisper said:

Of course. No Thai would ever infect another Thai.

 

I cannot even begin to describe how disgusting I find this official xenophobic finger-pointing at "foreigners". 

To be fair, it's happening all over the world. Even in places like New Zealand: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12317856

Tiddly winks

11 hours ago, Aachen said:

At your local pharmacy. (A friend just got 50! without asking for it from his helpful pharmacist. He got the better ones.)

None in BKK! At least not round here (Ramintra)

Does anyone know if the work permit process for BOI companies has been impacted by Covid-19?

Are they being issued as normal or with any additional requirements on applicants?

In liaison with my BOI employee, I will be applying for mine soon, just want to prepare.

Thank you for any advise.

C   

Best of luck, Sir.

The US Embassy has issued a statement about new Laos border rules: https://la.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-vientiane-laos-march-17-2020/

Of note, it says: "Individuals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms who enter Laos from a country with a common border with Laos and from a province of that country that also shares a border with Laos are required to undertake 14 days of self-quarantine if the province from which they entered has more than 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19."

The question is: what does self-quarantine actually mean?

I was planning on heading for Savannakhet. But can we still get a visa and come back next day?

Thanks for any updates.

C 

Yes, US Embassy has issued a statement: https://la.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-vientiane-laos-march-17-2020/

It says: 

Individuals not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms who enter Laos from a country with a common border with Laos and from a province of that country that also shares a border with Laos are required to undertake 14 days of self-quarantine if the province from which they entered has more than 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

But what does self-quarantine mean? Can we still get a visa and come back next day?????

Anyone know?

50 minutes ago, Kalasin Jo said:

Thanks for the reassurance Ubonjoe.

Yes. Want to say “thank you” to UbonJoe too. I also need to make the trip to Savannakhet in the next few days. Hearing your words of wisdom is so reassuring. Thank you!

Thanks. Is your experience with BOI companies?
I must be specific... is the Non B requirement valid for BOI firms?

Or can I get a BOI work permit with a Non O?

Thank you. I will spend one night in Mukdahan and go over in the morning. Leave my at the hotel. Can anyone suggest a good hotel in Mukdahan where I could leave my car? Thank you so much everyone - very stressed!!!