Cancelling Non B/Extension without Cancelling Work Permit

[Optimodo]

I just attempted to cancel my work permit. Everything I found online suggested I simply go with a form filled out and a letter from the company and it’s an easy process.

 

However I’ve just been told I can’t do it personally as I am not an owner of the company. I was previously director and shareholder but the DBD has been changed and I am no longer.

 

The problem is I leave Thailand in 2 days. I know if I don’t get it cancelled and cancel my visa/extension then the company will be fined. It is very unlikely this is going to happen in time.

 

Is there anything I can do to avoid the fine myself? If I go to immigration without my work permit being cancelled can they still cancel my visa/extension. Then I get the 7 day extension to leave Thailand. Then the owner of the company or a representative can go and cancel my work permit later?

 

I also understand not cancelling my visa correctly could have negative effects for me trying to get other visas. I plan to apply for a DTV in Vietnam and don’t want this to ruin that. 

[Rob Browder]

Yes - you can cancel w/ immigration with the termination-letter - and should do so.  Canceling the WP is the employer's problem. 

[hereforgood]

On 11/12/2024 at 10:33 AM, Optimodo said:

I just attempted to cancel my work permit. Everything I found online suggested I simply go with a form filled out and a letter from the company and it’s an easy process.

 

However I’ve just been told I can’t do it personally as I am not an owner of the company. I was previously director and shareholder but the DBD has been changed and I am no longer.

 

The problem is I leave Thailand in 2 days. I know if I don’t get it cancelled and cancel my visa/extension then the company will be fined. It is very unlikely this is going to happen in time.

 

Is there anything I can do to avoid the fine myself? If I go to immigration without my work permit being cancelled can they still cancel my visa/extension. Then I get the 7 day extension to leave Thailand. Then the owner of the company or a representative can go and cancel my work permit later?

 

I also understand not cancelling my visa correctly could have negative effects for me trying to get other visas. I plan to apply for a DTV in Vietnam and don’t want this to ruin that. 

I paid an agent here in Pattaya they canceled the Visa and the passport no problem at all 400 baht I paid