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found some old docs when we first applied for the L-A visa , ( note replace Laos where you see Cambodian or Burmese as they are all interchangeable) it seems from ur post that she only got a 3 month wp> weird They have made it easier now as ur pic her L-A visa was issued in Thailand, Before all L-A visas had to be issued outside Thailand note my pics showing original L-A an her extension ( valid for 1 year) can u please post the stamp she got when she entered Thailand? That will show date admitted. Valid till.... The local department of labour office is the starting point. You'll need to go and visit them and ask what paperwork will be needed to hire a Cambodian worker under the special migrant scheme. But the department of labour office has some good literature in Thai, as well as Khmer, Lao and Burmese so people can generally guide themselves through it. But yes, ask for a quota first, and from there they'll give you a list of paperwork you'll need. 1) Requires an Employer. 2) Employer needs to apply to Labour for a quota, this requires demonstrating need (contracts, etc), although I know some individual householders have got a quota to employ a Burmese Maid. 3) Once the Employer has a quota from Labour (letter with a one year validity period stating how many workers can be employed), then the worker needs a Non Immigrant LA Visa stamp (Single Entry - 2 Years) - there are specialist brokers who can arrange these visas. 4) An Initial address registration is required at Immigration (in addition to any TM6 card held). 4) Once the Worker has the Non LA Stamp then a health check needs to be made at a clinic for Burmese Workers (again there are brokers who can arrange this), if all is ok a hospital card will be issued costing 2,500 THB which entles the Migrant holder to 30 Baht Health care (same as for Thai workers). 5) Once the Hospital Card is sorted then the WP can be applied for - it's a sheet of paper rather than a Blue Book - cost around 2.000 THB. 6) The WP is specific to the Amphoe where the WP is based rather than the Province, as is the case with the regular WPs. 7) 90 day address reporting is required at the Migrant Section of Local Thai Immigration. ???? Just before the Non LA Passport Stamp expires then a WP Holder can apply to immigration for a two year extension of permission to stay. good luck, it appears she has already paid the 15,000 as otherwise she would NOT have the visa and wp. unless ur fluent in thai an dare able to make multiple visits to labor dept., deal with her employer and visits to immigration use an agent

Sheryl things change: I am referencing Phuket particularly as just met with our agent yesterday NEW L-A visas can be issued IN Thailand, ( GF's expired while we were back in Cambodia) as they only issued her a 1 year extension (June 2021-2022) yet her wp was still valid thru May 2023), no more need travel back home to obtain new one. New L-A visas are valid for 1 year not 2 as before We came back last month, her on a tourist visa which is being converted in Phuket to an L-A visa / wp as well this is all new according to our agent to get more workers into Thailand as there is a severe shortage of workers ( Thai's do not want do menially jobs anymore) FYI: employer does not need to accompany the L-A visa holder for extensions or 90 day reporting, as i did it with a POA from employer or the agent can handle it OP IF her L-A visa was issued in Nov 2022 its most likely valid till Nov 2023 Her current wp seems to have been connected with a different visa not her current one

Dr Jay, those docs you copied and pasted, do not apply for someone on a L-A visa My long term GF ( khmer) holds a L-A visa and a wp> we use an agent here in Phuket for everything, makes things go so much easier 10,500 baht not bad for 2 years ???? PS: there are MOU offices for migrant workers all over Thailand , NOT just in Bangkok

Its so dam simple! and you all are making it confusing Your 90 day resets the day you enter Thailand regardless of anything else> so count 90 days from the date you enter< go online 14 days BEFORE, ( i found 15 days never works) the 90 days is up and submit info!! You Can NOT do it AFTER the 89th day, ( 7 days AFTER) OR go to immigration between 15 days before up to 7 days after

when you leave and than re enter thailand Throw away ANY and ALL 90 slips in the back of ur passport there not valid any more the day you arrive back is day 1> phuket issues you a NEW 90 day report slip when you get ur 1 year extension.

Never bothered getting motorcycle license here< had one in the states but it expired https://move2thailand.com/driving-license-exam-in-thailand-2020/ seems its just a case of memorizing the answers and have nothing to do with ur ability to operate a vehicle.

been riding motorcycles close to 55 years and can easily pass the practical but never bothered getting the motorcycle license here looking over some of the questions, lots dont have anything to do with riding a motorcycle or even driving, but to do with how long to do this or that... or thai specific example: 2. The driver violates the road traffic law and receives a ticket from the traffic officer, how many days must he contact to pay the fine? A. 10 days B. 7 days C. 15 days D. 30 days 3. When the driving license is lost or damaged, how many days must the application for a substitute be submitted to the registrar? A. 20 days B. 30 days C. 15 days D. 45 days 7. How much additional money will a vehicle that does not pay annual tax within the stipulated time limit? A. 1 percent per month B. 1 percent per year C. 10 percent per month D. 20 percent per year How many days must the car transfer be notified to the registrar? A. 15 days B. 45 days C. 20 days D. 30 days 9. How many days to change the car color must notify the registrar? A. 7 days B. 10 days C. 15 days D. 20 days 12. How many days for moving a car to notify the registrar? A. 30 days B. 15 days C. 25 days D. 20 days15. According to the Car Act 2522 B.E. “Car” means A. Public vehicles, service vehicles and personal cars, taxis B. Public vehicles, service vehicles and personal motorcycles C. Public motorcycles, service vehicles and personal motorcycles D. Public vehicles, service vehicles and personal cars 24. The following vehicles are exempt from registration. A. Vehicles of the Bureau of the Royal Household which are registered and marked in accordance with the regulations specified by the Palace Secretary B. Cars for His Majesty the King C. Vehicles of the Police Department that are registered and marked with the regulations specified by the Director-General. D. Every item is correct. Do you know the correct answers>?

I have a 5 year Car license< I do not have a Motorcycle license in Thailand or my home country> Do i need take the written test and the practical test for motorcycle or do i just take the practical test on a bike? I live in Phuket and already have an appt for feb 2023 Is it possible to make a donation to pass the written test -:)

they dont pre see " bribe" all extensions are issued, "at the discretion of the head immigration official" at that immigration office In India is called Baksheesh ????

ITS free with the note ur embassy gives ya> OR you can carry both passports around with you till the visa/extension expires, at which time your initial stamp INTO thailand in the old passport will be transferred to new passport also for free

i was going to ask this BUT assume since it not where you live, (Usually agents use Issan immigrations) they know ur not there, so wont visit you In Phuket, Immigration seems to only check on those using marriage extensions, not retirement.

as far as I understand it : you only file a NEW tm 30 if you change ur place of residency,' a trip over seas or to visit somewhere else for a short time, even a few weeks travelling is fine

Layan beach is very peaceful, they removed ALL beach side shacks/restaurants NOW thou at Surin, where none were allowed before, they extend the whole length of the beach Go figure

without getting a visa from another embassy or consulate in a year

did one 3 weeks ago for the Khmer wife. no problem at embassy $40 3 days thru agent in PP $60 4 days we were in Kampot and it cost $80 1 week yea i know she didn't need a visa but staying longer than 15 days Plenty of good agents all over the country have heard rumors over the years , after 4 consecutive tourist visas in PP an agent might not even try for you

If ur in Phuket, the fee is 1,000 baht and no receipt or 2,000 with receipt ur choice ???? so might be wort asking when you go in and tell them you dont need a receipt

that was a while ago as the fee is now $40 since May

Just a note: pre covid Villa in Chern Talay was More expensive for many items than the nearby Central supermarket Now the reverse is true for many items

dont expect them to give ya $$, Better go to a bank in Thailand and get 5 $20 and pay the $40 fee

if your concerned about getting between the airport in a major tourist city to town> perhaps Cambodia is not for you

Always make copies of everything, an let them chose what they want, BEFORE you arrive and never ever go on a monday or the first day after a holiday!!

firefly rt/ go weds, back friday 7,666 baht 1 hour flight about the same price as flying to Phnom Penh via bangkok ????

great indian food...:-)

dont like KL, to big a city for me. Georgetown Penang is a great place to spend a few days, great food, nightlife, walkable, easy to access attractions with public bus, various accommodation and a world heritage site!!

quirk & inexpensive fly to Penang, one of my favorite cites in SE Asia, free voa