Volunteering with animals

[dayo202]

I'm interested to do a spot of volunteering work with dogs in or around the Bangkok area.

Would any members on here point me in the right direction of any groups or charities I can contact ?

[Phuket Man]

Don't forget your work permit and appropriate visa.

[dayo202]

i'm on a O visa with a retirement extension,  lady in immigration office said I be ok as long its volunteering and helping the local Thai community.

[FritsSikkink]

4 hours ago, dayo202 said:

i'm on a O visa with a retirement extension,  lady in immigration office said I be ok as long its volunteering and helping the local Thai community.

immigration doesn't decide on the labor law.

[cornishcarlos]

Just do a google search for dog charities in Bangkok. It's quicker than asking on here.

Don't worry about a work permit until you get busted... Which probably won't hapen

[Phuket Man]

Legally you need a work permit but as said you probably would be ok as long as you do not upset anyone.

[ghworker2010]

You could try 'Lanta animal welfare' owned by a farang. They do help out a lot of dogs and cats. As long as you can put up with the big egos of the young volunteer vets and the farang 'manager'... 

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎7‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 10:46 PM, dayo202 said:

i'm on a O visa with a retirement extension,  lady in immigration office said I be ok as long its volunteering and helping the local Thai community.

Did she give that to you in writing on official immigration department paper? If not, it's no more valid than us saying it.

In LOS, volunteering is work, and retirees are forbidden to work.

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎7‎/‎17‎/‎2018 at 7:17 AM, Phuket Man said:

Legally you need a work permit but as said you probably would be ok as long as you do not upset anyone.

Does he feel lucky?