I've been offered the job at a media organisation in Bangkok.

When I asked for a contract, they sent me an offer letter with salary, holidays (2 weeks) and very brief job description. Is this standard in Thailand, or do you think that's a bit strange there is no contract?

I have had a lot of email contact with the boss over the past four months, but we have never spoken on the phone or met. They're just going off my email contact and CV. I am confident he's who he says he is, but just wondered if this is how things are usually done there - whether it's standard not to get a contract? How will I know my hours of work, notice period if I want to leave etc?

Please PM me for reply.

Thanks for your help.

T

Proper contracts are normal and a legal requirement for you to get a work permit from the labour office.

Proper contracts are normal and a legal requirement for you to get a work permit from the labour office.

Chances are all these items will be sussed out in person when he arrives at his new work place.

There may be a trial period before being offered a contract (and WP)

Proper contracts are normal and a legal requirement for you to get a work permit from the labour office.

Chances are all these items will be sussed out in person when he arrives at his new work place.

The OP doesn't say where he is but he would be daft to travel half way across the world without a contract stating the conditions of his employment.

If he's already in Bangkok / Thailand fair enough, he can take the risk.

The letter could be used by the OP to get a Non Immigrant Visa then come over, but I would be very careful, and want at least a contract in my inbox as well.