Hi, 

 

I know this question has been asked but I would like to be specific about my situation. I am 36 and due to be moving to Bangkok to work in a senior management position for a large corporation. I have minor criminal record charges from when I was 18/19 so 17/18 years ago which I know will obviously come up for the background check. I have had visas for both the UK and US with no issue but appreciate that Thailand might be different. Is this something that having a lawyer handle the application could help with? If so are there any recommendations around lawyers to connect with? 

 

Really appreciate the help here everyone. 

 

Cheers

I have a work permit and no criminal background check was needed.

 

I think the check is a thing for working in a school though.

 

No need for a visa either.

Edited October 4, 20205 yr by Don Mega

Thanks for this Don M, obviously great news. 

 

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Edited October 4, 20205 yr by Kiwiabroad

There is no 'work visa' - You will need a B VISA and WORK PERMIT both of which must be applied for with supporting paperwork from the prospective employer. AFAIK no criminal record check is needed

I have had a work permit for years - never had any background check done by immigration. At least as far as I know.

I don't ever recall even being asked if I had a criminal record or not by the Labour department, although I did not complete the application myself. I 100% didn't need to provide any background check.

 

Are minor offences struck off the record in your country after so many years? Maybe you are worrying about nothing.

 

 

These things are minor worries, first, as Sattcomlee has mentioned, find out about getting it wiped off the record, then, do not worry excessively, as it was a very long time ago.

You'd better be careful, things are changing all the time. When I tried to apply for a language course, what the uni required me to submit first was a cert of no criminal record...