dam_n if this thing goes through LOS is going to run out of foreign workers!!!

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Understanding the new work permit law

source: TILLEKE & GIBBINS/Bkk Post July 18 2008

Most foreigners working in Thailand are well aware that they need a visa and work permit to stay and work in the country. Yet, they find the law and regulations rather complicated and difficult to comprehend, especially with immigration rules dramatically evolving in the past few years and posing a challenge to the status of many expatriates. Unfortunate expats who either lacked knowledge or failed to keep track of developments in immigration and labour laws and practices have paid a price for their oversight or negligence.

On Feb 23, 2008, the law governing work permits (Working of Aliens Act) generated much attention when it emerged to replace its 30-year-old predecessor. Although the implementation of the major part of this new law has been delayed pending the issuing of several ministerial regulations, it would be prudent for working aliens to familiarise themselves with some key changes.

I like the part about the permit not being tied to how long your visa is for and that it is now good for 2 years. I do not like that they raised the cost though.

With reference to the first line of the OP, the thing is already promulgated, it is now the law.

Regards

Two topics on it:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Understandin...aw-t200764.html

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Working-Alie...08-t195336.html

Well...including all changes about teaching licenses,this would be really too much...Seem like endlesly madness...They WANT to have us here or not?According to all of this stupidity - i don't think so...Regards...

dam_n if this thing goes through LOS is going to run out of foreign workers!!!

Understanding the new work permit law

source: TILLEKE & GIBBINS/Bkk Post July 18 2008

Most foreigners working in Thailand are well aware that they need a visa and work permit to stay and work in the country. Yet, they find the law and regulations rather complicated and difficult to comprehend, especially with immigration rules dramatically evolving in the past few years and posing a challenge to the status of many expatriates. Unfortunate expats who either lacked knowledge or failed to keep track of developments in immigration and labour laws and practices have paid a price for their oversight or negligence.

On Feb 23, 2008, the law governing work permits (Working of Aliens Act) generated much attention when it emerged to replace its 30-year-old predecessor. Although the implementation of the major part of this new law has been delayed pending the issuing of several ministerial regulations, it would be prudent for working aliens to familiarise themselves with some key changes.

In general, the major changes in this law seem to be positive and more liberal. It is hoped that they will help resolve the enduring problems that have troubled both aliens and the Thai government in the past. ...... THIS COMMENTING SUPPOSE TO BE SOME JOKE,RIGHT?I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU MEAN THIS....

dam_n if this thing goes through LOS is going to run out of foreign workers!!!

Understanding the new work permit law

source: TILLEKE & GIBBINS/Bkk Post July 18 2008

Most foreigners working in Thailand are well aware that they need a visa and work permit to stay and work in the country. Yet, they find the law and regulations rather complicated and difficult to comprehend, especially with immigration rules dramatically evolving in the past few years and posing a challenge to the status of many expatriates. Unfortunate expats who either lacked knowledge or failed to keep track of developments in immigration and labour laws and practices have paid a price for their oversight or negligence.

On Feb 23, 2008, the law governing work permits (Working of Aliens Act) generated much attention when it emerged to replace its 30-year-old predecessor. Although the implementation of the major part of this new law has been delayed pending the issuing of several ministerial regulations, it would be prudent for working aliens to familiarise themselves with some key changes.

Looks okay to me. I think the Baht 20,000 is a little high, but acceptable.

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remember this is the maximum they can charge, by the past the maximum was 10000 and it was never asked.

Acceptable?...hhhhmmm....If that would be all...So how about costs for teaching license?60 - 80 000 Bht....Plus who knows how much,by the new regulations for non B visa....Then, how about new regulation even with contract in your hands you will not get visa non B(work permit also) if you don't have teaching license...

Realy,anybody know for REAL is it truth that Immigration Office will not give non B even we have a new contracts from school?If so- that would leave Thailand out of any farang in teaching industry ,soon...At least in public sector...If you ask me...

Looks okay to me. I think the Baht 20,000 is a little high, but acceptable.

Previously posted thread on same article:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Understandin...aw-t200764.html

Understanding The New Work Permit Law, Fees increased, Punishments increased

Please merge this thread into it.

Edited July 25, 200817 yr by sriracha john

Acceptable?...hhhhmmm....If that would be all...So how about costs for teaching license?60 - 80 000 Bht....Plus who knows how much,by the new regulations for non B visa....Then, how about new regulation even with contract in your hands you will not get visa non B(work permit also) if you don't have teaching license...

Realy,anybody know for REAL is it truth that Immigration Office will not give non B even we have a new contracts from school?If so- that would leave Thailand out of any farang in teaching industry ,soon...At least in public sector...If you ask me...

Looks okay to me. I think the Baht 20,000 is a little high, but acceptable.

On the ajarn.net forum it is reported that Suan Plu has informed a government school that teachers without a culture course will no longer receive an extension of their visa. 2 of their teachers did indeed not get a extension. So you can expect that without a (temporary) teachers license in due time (probably beginning next school year) you will indeed no longer get a non-B visa.

Edited July 25, 200817 yr by Mario2008