Work Visa, what benefits and coverage does Thailand offer ?

[overherebc]

7 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Is this a problem? Are they wrong?

I would say yes, they are wrong or as a minimum disregarding reality.

eg.

Ask a lawyer.

Can I spend the next ten years living continually in Thailand  by coming to Thailand by air on tourist visa exempt.

Lawyers will answer.

Yes, that is the law. You are only limited on land entries to 2 times a year on visa exempt.

[ThomasThBKK]

25 minutes ago, jackdd said:

Is this a problem? Are they wrong?

No they are correct, you are also free to do whatever profession you want to as long as it's not one of the restricted to thais. 

Your IT work permit can allow you to play construction worker if you want to now.

You can switch companies and professions as you like, thai companies can no longer hold you hostage over the visa. 

 

8 minutes ago, overherebc said:

I would say yes, they are wrong or as a minimum disregarding reality.

eg.

Ask a lawyer.

Can I spend the next ten years living continually in Thailand  by coming to Thailand by air on tourist visa exempt.

Lawyers will answer.

Yes, that is the law. You are only limited on land entries to 2 times a year on visa exempt.

 

rubbish, you prolly never used a good lawyer in your life... 

This is exactly the opposite of what a lawyer would tell you.

[problemfarang]

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And can a farang with a 10k salary get a work permit? I don't think so.

yes they can. actually quite a lot in that situation

[problemfarang]

2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

There is no minimum salary for getting an extension stay for teaching. It is only for a working for a company.

Their no minimum salary to get a work permit for any job.

thanks for the info

[OneMoreFarang]

51 minutes ago, problemfarang said:

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And can a farang with a 10k salary get a work permit? I don't think so.

yes they can. actually quite a lot in that situation

Then I wonder if that wouldn't be a perfect way for lots of people to stay in Thailand.

Now it seems many have the problem of not enough money in the bank or not enough income from another country.

If these people would be employed for 10k per month than that problem would be solved, or not?

[jackdd]

4 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Then I wonder if that wouldn't be a perfect way for lots of people to stay in Thailand.

Now it seems many have the problem of not enough money in the bank or not enough income from another country.

If these people would be employed for 10k per month than that problem would be solved, or not?

The problem is that you can get a work permit with a salary of 10k, but you can't get a visa or extension of stay with 10k per month.

So this is only relevant in some special situations. For example somebody who is married to a Thai could be employed in Thailand for 20k per month, and he could show transfers from abroad for another 20k, then he could get the extension because he has an income of 40k per month.

[ubonjoe]

3 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

If these people would be employed for 10k per month than that problem would be solved, or not?

The work permit is not the only problem. The big problem would be getting a non-b visas and extensions of stay.

 

[OneMoreFarang]

Just now, jackdd said:

5 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Then I wonder if that wouldn't be a perfect way for lots of people to stay in Thailand.

Now it seems many have the problem of not enough money in the bank or not enough income from another country.

If these people would be employed for 10k per month than that problem would be solved, or not?

The problem is that you can get a work permit with a salary of 10k, but you can't get a visa or extension of stay with 10k per month.

Thanks for the info.

So how can people legally stay in Thailand with a 10k job and a work permit but without visa? I guess that might work if they have Thai residency but it would be illegal on a tourist visa. So how does that legally work?

[OneMoreFarang]

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The work permit is not the only problem. The big problem would be getting a non-b visas and extensions of stay.

 

And what's the point of a work permit without visa?

[ubonjoe]

7 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

And what's the point of a work permit without visa?

If married to or the parent of Thai then non-o and/or a extension would not be a problem if person could put 400k baht in the bank.

Teaching does not have a minimum salary but not sure it would be possible to a get a non-b visa or extension with only 10k baht of

income.

Not sure what the minimum salary for a migrant worker from a neighboring country is to get non-la visa.

[problemfarang]

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

If married to or the parent of Thai then non-o and/or a extension would not be a problem if person could put 400k baht in the bank.

Teaching does not have a minimum salary but not sure it would be possible to a get a non-b visa or extension with only 10k baht of

income.

Not sure what the minimum salary for a migrant worker from a neighboring country is to get non-la visa.

 

About 10 years ago, i knew a filipino working in a school for 10K and he could have a work permit + extension. I think that 50K regulation is only for companies. Schools are out of this rule.

Also many schools shows 10K on the contract for the salary.. to avoid tax. If you ask your school and if they accept to show your income 10K then you dont pay tax.

i think thats why 50K thing is. To avoid ppl not paying tax

 

1 hour ago, jackdd said:

The problem is that you can get a work permit with a salary of 10k, but you can't get a visa or extension of stay with 10k per month.

 

i believe this is only for the ppl employed by companies. For schools there is surely no limit for the salary, you will get your WP and visa with any salary.. even 10K. 

[problemfarang]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Then I wonder if that wouldn't be a perfect way for lots of people to stay in Thailand.

Now it seems many have the problem of not enough money in the bank or not enough income from another country.

If these people would be employed for 10k per month than that problem would be solved, or not?

 

Well all ppl has their own.. things.. in 15 years i met lot of ppl working 10K in here than being in their own country. And imagine i also met some ppl paid 15K and still could help their families back in home. Also dont forget, there are kinda thousands of waitresses from vietnam.. laos... cambodia in thailand. They work in bars..pubs..restaurants for 250 baht per day. some 150. Well im not getting into how they can survive here.. we all know how, but i think you understand my points.

dont forget these ppl dont pay tax... no WP... like you and me. And still immigration let them work in here and they dont do anything. I can point at least 3 nonthaburi immigration officer who really love to go these kind of restaurants (girls sit with you and drink but not go home), they all know thier situation. 1 day i asked 1 of them why hes not doing anything about them.. i have to do lot of but lot of things to leggaly stay and live in thailand.. his answer was: ohh you farang you have money and living a comfortable life. They dont. 

[ubonjoe]

7 minutes ago, problemfarang said:

About 10 years ago, i knew a filipino working in a school for 10K and he could have a work permit + extension. I think that 55K regulation is only for companies. Schools are out of this rule.

That is exactly what i wrote earlier and stated that it is a a 50k baht minimum not 55k baht.

I also posted a screenshot of the income requirements shown in the police order in another post shows the minimum income requirement for all countries. Only some western countries have the 50k baht requirement.

[problemfarang]

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

That is exactly what i wrote earlier and stated that it is a 50k baht minimum not 55k baht. I also posted a screenshot of the income requirements shown in the police order in another post.

yes i saw that. thanks

and thats why banks are looking for 50K income min for credit card if we go back to the main topic ????

[Vacuum]

5 hours ago, problemfarang said:

if your limit is 200K it means your income is around 180 - 200K. Yes thats why you got your credit card.

sadly i cant because they want min 50K which i get only 48K

Yes, perhaps you should thank your bank for not giving you a credit card. Why would  anyone by something when they don't have the money?

[problemfarang]

Just now, Vacuum said:

Yes, perhaps you should thank your bank for not giving you a credit card. Why would  anyone by something when they don't have the money?

 

as i mentioned before its not to buy but for emergencies. Such as hospital...or likewise. I never used my HSBC credit card for luxury or else. Only for emergencies. Trust me there are that times you really need to spend from your credit card because theres not enough money on you. Again not for your luxury

[jacko45k]

15 hours ago, Vacuum said:

Yes, perhaps you should thank your bank for not giving you a credit card. Why would  anyone by something when they don't have the money?

So no more mortgages?