Work Permits/other Permits?

[nephron]

This is more idle wondering at this stage, but if you get to live in Thailand on a work permit, you're required to earn a certain amount in a year. If I were to get married, get pregnant and have a child, would I still need to earn that amount or are there other options to explore? I'd really not want to have to work full time at the very least the year I give birth

Thanks!

[nokmdk]

Very good question. are the rules applyed you women as well as men? most times i feel the locals do not feel the woman is able to or shouldnt be the bread winner. when you find your answer i hope you pm me the details so i might pass it on if others ask.

happy newyears

[astral]

Thai women generally only take 2-3 weeks off when they have a baby.

Grand parents look after the child, or possible a maid.

Very little concept of maternity leave.

If you visa is dependant on your income, then you are scuppered.

[nephron]

Thai women generally only take 2-3 weeks off when they have a baby.

Grand parents look after the child, or possible a maid.

Very little concept of maternity leave.

If you visa is dependant on your income, then you are scuppered.

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But is it possible to get a different sort of visa based on having a Thai husband and child?

[lopburi3]

Thai women generally only take 2-3 weeks off when they have a baby.

Grand parents look after the child, or possible a maid.

Very little concept of maternity leave.

If you visa is dependant on your income, then you are scuppered.

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But is it possible to get a different sort of visa based on having a Thai husband and child?

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Yes. And extension can be based on husband so no money requirements for foreign wife. But this will require a legal marriage.