I have a valid work permit, but will be finishing work in Thailand on the day it expires.  Do I need to surrender the work permit at the department of labour or can I just let it expire?

 

 

Officially you have to give back the docyments to the labour office. 

30 minutes ago, Autonuaq said:

Officially you have to give back the docyments to the labour office. 

 

Sorry.. not for you.

Edited November 15, 20196 yr by problemfarang

7 minutes ago, problemfarang said:

 

sorry.. what are you talking about? 

He is talking about handing the 'document' back to the labor office after you have finished with it, i.e. the 'work permit booklet'.

2 minutes ago, NightSky said:

He is talking about handing the 'document' back to the labor office after you have finished with it, i.e. the 'work permit booklet'.

 

yes im so sorry about that. I was writing a post and accidently chose his post. Sorry again i dont know how to delete a post.

Edited November 15, 20196 yr by problemfarang

You have 2 options:

1) leave it with your company. Its also their duty to cancel it.

2) if you want to play safe or fast take it to the labor office by yourself.

 

In any case, dont forget to get a letter from your company mentioning your last day of work in the company.

I kept mine as a souvenir and a reminder to never work in Thailand again.

5 hours ago, bkkgriz said:

I kept mine as a souvenir and a reminder to never work in Thailand again.

And you never will, unless you first cancel/return that one.