Histavia Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I understand that anyone renewing a work visa is now required to take a medical including a syphilis test. Have the teachers got to go through the same hoops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) It is for the work permit not the extension to a Visa. And there is no such thing as a "Work Visa". There is a visa that permits someone to work, and there is a Work permit which is the authorization to legally work in Thailand. Edited September 8, 2011 by beano2274 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bapak Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) It is for the work permit not the extension to a Visa. And there is no such thing as a "Work Visa". There is a visa that permits someone to work, and there is a Work permit which is the authorization to legally work in Thailand. Can confirm that it is required for Work Permit for Teachers... Edited September 8, 2011 by bapak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Histavia Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 It is for the work permit not the extension to a Visa. And there is no such thing as a "Work Visa". There is a visa that permits someone to work, and there is a Work permit which is the authorization to legally work in Thailand. Can confirm that it is required for Work Permit for Teachers... Yes - I can confirm that it is required now for RENEWAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano2274 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 for the work permit it has been a requirement for many years. The OP stated "Work Visa" there is no such thing as a "work visa". Terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towzak Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I was required to provide two tests for my work permit renewal. I had to provide a blood sample and a urine sample and these had to be administered at a hospital. I'm assuming one was for syphilis and the other for narcotics. Even the old missionary nuns who work in my school had to have the tests done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puchooay Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Probably depends where you are. I only needed the regular "are you breathing? OK" medical certificate. The Labour Office must have known what I had got as I was there and back in 10 minutes. This was middle of June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firelily Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Probably depends where you are. I only needed the regular "are you breathing? OK" medical certificate. The Labour Office must have known what I had got as I was there and back in 10 minutes. This was middle of June. the new requirements came into effect sometime in July. keep in mind when you give local advice to colleagues and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puchooay Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) New teacher started at my school. Work Permit dated 14th August. No blood test needed. Edited September 16, 2011 by puchooay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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