i frequently see many in their sixties holding down very responsible positions. The law, as written, makes little sense. Can you work after sixty or not?? This rule would appear to create a poverty class which is virtually without end. With no Universal Health Insurance, an "agewave" appears to be looming which could bankrupt the economy. Meanwhile, the Thails quibble about the relatively small numbers of farangs which are causing problems for hospitals.

Where did you get this weird idea that people over the age of 60 are not allowed to work in Thailand?

There is no law forbidding people to work over 60 years old.

 

There are rules in place that say that Thai civil servants, such as teachers, have to retire at 60 years old, but they are often then re-employed with a 'consultant' job title.

 

As for foreigners, no such restrictions, (although some employers will try to claim that they cannot employ you since you're older than 60...)

I'm over 60 and have a work permit.

I worked here in Thailand till I was 63 and was asked not to retired but did so anyway had enough but was not forced to retire did so on my own.

1 hour ago, PatOngo said:

I'm over 60 and have a work permit.

Me too!

i believe that no country in the world has forbidden to work after you are 60 or 65

9 hours ago, simon43 said:

but they are often then re-employed with a 'consultant' job title.

Sometimes also called prime minister, age 65

I am going through this right now. After 15 continuous years at a school, I turned 60 in Feb. Was informed in March that my contract is not going to be renewed. I am sure they are wrong but reliable legal advice and action is expensive. Siam legal quoted me 150,000 baht to write a letter.  Semptember is looming and I do not know where to turn.

Edited May 30, 20197 yr by revup
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No work Permit over 65 is the law.

 

//Edit by Maestro: uncorroborated statement, best ignored.

 

 

Edited May 30, 20197 yr by Maestro
see my edit note

3 hours ago, fleur3 said:

i believe that no country in the world has forbidden to work after you are 60 or 65

many in the Middle East say so on paper...

No work Permit over 65 is the law.

Really, any evidence?


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I know someone working who I believe is pushing 70, employed as long as I've known him 65+. When I changed jobs I asked if they employ past 60, said yes. There are at least 4 persons at my current employer who appear to be 65+ one pushing 70 (+).

 

Schools may not see it worthwhile to pay a teacher's medical insurance past 60, especially if the school is ordinary and not well endowed. A school I left the teacher asked me to stay, told me she'd do everything possible to keep me on past 60. Thai teachers are often brought back for 1-2 years after retirement if needed.

Edited May 30, 20197 yr by Number 6

You are prolly talking about the fact that they won't issue you a work permit on a retirement visa extension.

 

I'm 69 and still working and have a valid work permit. They only thing that happened at 60 was that all the retirement programs paid out in full and I could no longer have or contribute to them.

16 hours ago, fleur3 said:

i believe that no country in the world has forbidden to work after you are 60 or 65

I seem to recall Saudi Arabia would not issue work permits for many categories of foreign workers beyond 60.