snoop1130 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - A deadline has been set for informal Thai workers in South Korea to return to Thailand without paying heavy penalties. Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said the South Korean government has set February 28, as the deadline for Thais working illegally in South Korea to return to Thailand. Any Thai workers currently in the country illegally who return within the deadline will be exempt from the penalty fee of around 30 million won or 800,000 baht. The spokesperson said workers who want to return home can contact South Korean immigration authorities or visit www.hikorea.go.kr. South Korean officials have offered channels for illegal Thai workers to return home since November 7, 2022. The spokesperson warned that informal workers will not be allowed access to welfare in the country and could face exploitation and low salaries while being forced to live in hiding. She also noted that any Thai workers returning under this offer will be able to return to South Korea again in the future. For more information, the South Korean Immigration Contact Center can be reached by dialing 1345, calling the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul at +82-10-6747-0095, or +82-10-3099-2955, or visiting the embassy’s Facebook page. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230208095743088 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-02-08 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: She also noted that any Thai workers returning under this offer will be able to return to South Korea again in the future. Very distant future. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronster Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) How do they think a Thai worker is going to pay a 800,000 bht fine ? ???? Edited February 9, 2023 by ronster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marin Posted February 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2023 I love how when its Thai's working totally illegal in Korea its called "informal" workers. What a joke. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 "Informal"? Interesting. I expect we'll see that description used by Thai Immigration as well during their many vinyl-laden roundups/pressers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 3 hours ago, bamnutsak said: "Informal"? Interesting. I expect we'll see that description used by Thai Immigration as well during their many vinyl-laden roundups/pressers. Although the Thais are not generally working in criminal enterprises in Korea, except for the happy endings, I guess they mean to include these illegal workers to be part of the "informal economy". The Informal economy sector is large in developing countries, a recognized term in economics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informal_economy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 16 minutes ago, Captain Monday said: I guess they mean to include these illegal workers to be part of the "informal economy" Who knows "what" they mean? Previously they were referred to as little ghosts (phi noi). https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/policies/40024593 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 What are "informal workers"? Is that what they call in Thailand 'illegal workers'? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StayinThailand2much Posted February 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, bamnutsak said: Who knows "what" they mean? Previously they were referred to as little ghosts (phi noi). https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/policies/40024593 IMHO just a 'whitewashing' of illegal Thai workers' activities abroad. - Have you ever heard or read about 'informal workers' or 'little ghosts' when Thai media or government agencies talk about illegal workers in Thailand? Edited February 9, 2023 by StayinThailand2much 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, StayinThailand2much said: What are "informal workers"? Is that what they call in Thailand 'illegal workers'? "The spokesperson warned that informal workers will not be allowed access to welfare in the country and could face exploitation and low salaries while being forced to live in hiding." - I think that covers it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 6 hours ago, Captain Monday said: Although the Thais are not generally working in criminal enterprises in Korea, except for the happy endings, I guess they mean to include these illegal workers to be part of the "informal economy". The Informal economy sector is large in developing countries, a recognized term in economics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informal_economy Developing countries? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 13 hours ago, zzaa09 said: Developing countries? Yes. You know that woman who sells fruit from a cart blocking the footpath? No food safety license, not paying taxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gknrd Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 I knew a guy that worked in Japan for over 25 years illegally. No problems what so ever returning. Talked to a gal from Thailand last night I know that lives in Japan. He$$ will freeze over or when she gets old. Then a swift return to Thailand. So I can overstay my tourist visa in Thailand for years and only pay 20K baht on exit. But Thails have to pay 800K... hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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