RAZZELL

Guilty!

She already called. See above.

Exactly. I have a "farang" mate who got made redundant without severance a few years ago. He went to the Labor Office and as soon as they got involved the company coughed up. Also, what some people commentating don't understand is in Thailand you are not hiring a lawyer and going to court, the Labor Office (ie a govt department) goes into bat on your behalf. Do you think a Thai judge goes against "the Government"? An update - as previously mentioned yesterday my wife contacted the Labor Office who said "withdraw your resignation"! Then see how the company responds. This morning she messaged HR Head APAC (who obviously is oblivious to what is going on) who then scheduled an appointment and they talked for an hour. She then sent a rather long email written by yours truly to all of them. She is off work today but this should set the cat amongst the pigeons.

There has been a change of country manager/director and also HR head. What do new people do? "I'm going to improve the bottom line by cutting costs!"

Look on Jobs DB. Every boutique Manager in the "Luxury goods space" is on about 80-120k. A Retail Manger maybe 150k. Country Manager/Director 150-350k. They are multi-million us dollar businesses. eg this one in Phuket 90-150k! (I think it is for Louis Vuitton) https://th.jobsdb.com/th/search-jobs/luxury-retail/1 And as an aside you won't believe this - but when my wife had a previous job here one of her quarterly bonuses was £17k!!!

My wife spoke to the Labour Protection Department today - they advised her to "withdraw her resignation" and then see what happens. They reiterated that what the Company are attempting to do is illegal. The email/letter has been written - she will send it first thing in the morning so they have no time to "collude" before she goes to work. She is also sending it to the overall Head of APAC and the APAC HR Chief who probably know nothing about what is going on in Thailand. Here's hoping.

Thanks for all the suggestions and positive advice This is when this Forum is at its best. RAZZ

She signed a new contract in April 2023.

She's calling them now.

What are you a bus driver?

If you can't add anything positive don't bother. You obviously have no idea what International Companies pay!

Well, I've written a nice letter with a bit of "legalese" and the hint at Thai Labour Court, unlimited fines, negative publicity etc. Lets see what the HR Departments in Thailand and Singapore make of that! RAZZ

You obviously don't know the Thai Labour Market. Many Management "luxury goods" jobs available for 100k + look on Jobs DD etc.

Unbeknown to me they had pressurised bullied her into resigning thai style/loss of face etc.

My wife is in her 40s and it is difficult to find another job.

Some background. My wife has worked in the retail sector for more than 20+ years including in the UK. For the last 6 years or so she has held management positions in Thailand in the "Luxury goods sector". The last year or so her contract has been around 110k a month (from memory) plus bonuses etc. Her stated position is "Manager". Recently there has been a change of "Country Head" and they are trying to cut costs/bring in their own team. She has been told they are going to demote her to "Senior Sales" and make her take a pay cut to 50k. Obviously this is unacceptable to her and she wants to resign. What are the legalities of this situation under Thai Labour Law? Surely it would be construed as some sort of "constructive or unfair dismissal". Anyone know a good lawyer who can perhaps draft a letter to HR or the Country Head? Thanks for any advice.

He broke his leg in 3 places playing golf. And still has “nine pins, a six-inch plate and a wire” in his leg. I suppose you're an "athlete"? https://wisden.com/series-stories/ashes-2023/ashes-2023-jonny-bairstow-hits-out-keeping-criticism-comeback-ashes-blitz

As others have suggested - go and see Maneerat in Pattaya. And good luck.

Delete it and use Brave. Problem solved.

Mark Wood missed the first two Tests because he was injured. Different story then! You lot were petrified

Absolutely spot on.

Wow, some sad comments from Ozzies on here There have been 4 tremendous Test matches and it was a real shame this was spoiled by the weather. 2-2 going into the final Test would've been fantastic. And sorry to say, whatever legacy they may have this current Australian team will always be remembered for "sandpaper" gate. "We saw you cry on the telly!" RAZZ

King Rama V had a Patek Philippe pocket watch which you can see on display in the Patek museum. https://www.prestigeonline.com/th/watches/watch-art-grand-exhibition-singapore-2019/#:~:text=Sold on December 3%2C 1897,enamelled royal emblem of Siam.

Can't be many condos with 37+ floors?

You don't really need to build a "page". Go on Facebook Marketplace. Then create an ad. Just as many people look on there.