silveo

Really? East Coast US you are paying at least $120 for 90 minutes in an average place not including tip nor any of the extra amenities, such as hot tea, private shower, and mango sticky rice afterwards.

It's a legit spa chain. I've been to a lot of 300baht/hour massages in Bangkok and none have been exceptional. This place gives you a lot of amenities including private room and shower. However, I wouldn't pay that much if it wasn't free (I get reimbursed).

I use the Lets Relax chain and do the 1600 bath 90 minute massage. I don’t mind the price because I get reimbursed the full amount from my company. What is a good tip on this price? I’ve been tipping 200 baht but want to make sure it’s not too little or too much.

How long does it take? Her application is dated 28 July 2023 and she is still waiting for a work permit.

How do I find the local Labor office? I'm in downtown Bangkok. Searched around on the net but not sure exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you for all your assistance.

Also, I have a copy of her work permit application. It looks like a cleaning company has sponsored her and submitted it on July 28 2023. She said the process has been slowed due to recent changes in the Thai law, which I read about from a resolution on 5 July 2023. The form was signed by a Thai labor director, so it appears that she's applied for her work permit and is just waiting for the issuance. I think it's a given that she'll get it based on how Thailand gives special consideration for Myanmar immigrants as domestic helpers/workers. Just need to know if it's legal to employ her or not. A bit of a headache.

Thanks for your reply. I have no idea what kind of visa she has and her english isn't great so I can already see that asking her that question will probably be confusing. Her passport from Myanmar was renewed in January 2023, but has a visa stamp of November 2019. The "until" and "signed" lines on her visa stamp are blank.

Thanks. I wish there was a way I could find the latest policy via the Thai government. Any idea how long work permits are taking for Burmese domestic workers?

I work for a foreign government and currently posted to Thailand. I found a person I'd like to hire part-time to help with household things. She gave me a copy of her passport and a form that I thought was her work permit. However, after further inspection it appears to be an application she has (through an agency) to get her work permit. She said she had one before but had to reapply now. I don't quite understand everything because she does not speak english well, but she and a family member (who does have a work permit) claim that it's ok to hire her based off this application because it shows proof that she is getting one and for Burmese people they are one of three countries allowed to get a work permit in Thailand to be domestic helpers (this much I confirmed). Can I legally hire her or do I have to wait until she has an actual work permit in hand? Is a submitted application as good as the work permit for a Burmese domestic helper in Thailand?