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    Thailand reports 3,481 COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths

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    2 hours ago, Guderian said:

    ...impose a total lockdown and curfew on greater Bangkok

     

    I absolutely agree that strict lockdowns reduce the spread of the disease.

     

    The problem I see with Bangkok is that there are a high number of daily wage earners. If these people do not go out and earn money each day, they have no money at all.

     

    Add to this the fact that many people live in accommodation such as basic (shared) single rooms and dormatories, which have no refrigerators or cooking facilities. These people buy street food on an 'as needed' basis and consume it as they buy it.

     

    If there is a strict lockdown, there will be many people who will either have to be exempted so that they can work to buy food, or the government will have to provide some kind of assistance to these people in a way that does not create massive groups of people attempting to get relief.

     

    Clearly, mass exemptions for daily wage earners that allow them to earn money will not work (even if they can find work with everyone else locked down).

     

    On the other hand, is the government ready, equipped and with funds to support these poor people at the bottom levels of society?

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    Electric Scooters

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    3 minutes ago, Confuscious said:

     

    The electric scooters I was referring to, are the mini scooters which can be fold together and are the size of a hand suitcase, which is allowed to be taken into the airplane.

    There are also suitcases in the market which can be used as an electric transport device and which are allowed to be taken into the airplane.
     
    Thanks for your input in this thread.

     

     

    Thank you for clarifying that, as in your original post you mentioned an electric motorcycle, not a hand luggage sized foldable bike.

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    Electric Scooters

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Thanks Chris. The thing is the OP specifically asked about, "Use it as a transport to the airplane in the same way as I would use a walking aid?"

     

    As far as I know that would mean the electric vehicle would end up as carry on luggage, which isn't allowed.

     

    Unless the OP found a way to get permission to ride the electric vehicle to the plane, then take out the pre-approved electric battery and carry it as hand luggage, and then have the electric vehicle taken from outside the aircraft door and taken to the plane's hold.

     

    And then have the process reversed upon landing and disembarkation.

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    School says they cant give me a work permit

    in Teaching in Thailand Forum

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    1 hour ago, jaiyenyen said:

    Can I make a suggestion to the OP.

    Go to your embassy in Bangkok. Ask to make a statutory declaration. On it, state all your qualifications, and where you were educated, plus any work experience you may have. Complete the declaration by saying that in your opinion, Your combination of qualifications and work experience is the equivalent of a modern day B.A.

    It may be worth a try.

    Show this to the school and see what they say. The rest of the paperwork for a WP is quite straightforward.

     

     

    This will be a costly exercise and it won't get the OP anywhere. It is the Ministry of Labour who issue work permits and not the employer.

     

    Section 1.7 of the application form for a work permit is provided for the applicant to list their work experience. All you have to do is list your experience in the space provided.

     

    A statutory declaration from your Embassy is not necessary.

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    Electric Scooters

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    Even without batteries, you are not going to be allowed to take a motorcycle through security. For one thing, it's a bit oversize for cabin luggage.

     

    The only way I could see it happening is if you purchased an additional seat for your machine, similar to what some musicians do for musical instruments.

     

    Even then I highly doubt you will be able to take it into the cabin.

     

    It's going to be a lot cheaper to let the airline staff get someone to push you in a wheelchair.

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    Electric Scooters

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    15 minutes ago, Confuscious said:

    For example, can I go with an electric motorcycle in the airport?
    Use it as a transport to the airplane in the same way as I would use a walking aid?

     

    No, because you would not be allowed to take an electric motorcycle past security. The batteries are just one reason why not.

     

    Having someone riding around inside an airport on a motorcycle is not something that is going to be encouraged to be honest.

     

    If you need assistance boarding let the check in counter know and they will arrange for someone to take you in a wheelchair and get priority boarding.

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    School says they cant give me a work permit

    in Teaching in Thailand Forum

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    42 minutes ago, BenDeCosta said:

    So you can get a work permit in Thailand without a degree? Can you provide some details?

     

    You can get a work permit for a non school-teaching teaching job without a degree.

     

    The Ministry of Labour will accept proof of suitable experience in lieu of a degree. It all depends on the circumstances.

     

    If you have no degree and you want a work permit to manage a tiny coffee shop with minimum employees and you are earning a very low salary then perhaps not.

     

    If you have no degree but you are a globally renowned entrepreneur who wants to build a mega factory and employ a thousand Thai workers then no problem at all.

     

    These are two extreme examples. Most applications will be somewhere in the middle.

     

    One real world example would be a hotel general manager. GMs older than about 50 will more than likely not have a degree. This is because back in the day most universities did not offer degrees in hotel management. Experience was gained on the job and promotion was based on merit and ability.

     

    GMs like this manage some of the best hotels in the world. They will never go back to university and get a degree at this stage of their career as they would gain nothing and lose years of top tier income.

     

    I'm not saying many people get a work permit (for a non school teaching job) based on experience alone, but it definitely happens.

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    School says they cant give me a work permit

    in Teaching in Thailand Forum

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    4 minutes ago, Mrgone87 said:

    ...she told me that they don't have a work permit for me, but instead have a letter from there school saying that I can legally work there

     

    Permission to work is granted by the Ministry of Labour, not by the employer.

     

    The Grab driver who delivers my lunch can write you a letter saying you have permission to work if you want. It will be as valid as the letter supplied by the school.

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    Employer doesn't pay the confirmed salary

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

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    On 5/20/2021 at 3:43 PM, AlQaholic said:

    Does it say "Contract" in the document? According the Thai Labor Protection act, A limited time employment contract can only be done for a very specific time limited project, which has a specific ending time. For all other cases, an "Employment agreement" is made, for which a time limit cannot be set.

     

    The precise wording on the title of the document is not usually a matter for concern. The Labour Court looks at all of the facts in the round, and they will not dismiss a case over the use of a word in this way. If they did this then all employers would have to do is write bad contracts and then they could never be held to account.

     

    The Labour Court is used to dealing with people from quite disadvantaged backgrounds who are taking action against employers who come from a different background.

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    Employer doesn't pay the confirmed salary

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

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    6 minutes ago, Ventenio said:

    that might be true

     

    It is true.

     

    Unfortunately, in your case it appears things were not explained to you properly.

     

    The first stage of the process is a form of arbitration, where both parties sit with a Court appointed arbitrator and try to agree a compromise. Neither party is obliged to compromise, but in some cases a party might choose to. This process takes place to free up Court time.

     

    If neither party can agree a compromise then the case will be presented in front of a judge and the Court will make an order.

     

    In cases where the employer has not paid the contracted amount there is no need to compromise as the Court will order the outstanding amount be paid.

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