I thought retail was a prohibited occupation for foreigners? If so how do Russians get work permits to work in department stores in Pattaya?

Or should I just use my imagination and try not to be irritated about the hoops the rest of us have to jump thorough just to spend our money here

They own it.

Which department stores in Pattaya are they working.....or are you talking of the developers with booths in Central festival?

Which department stores in Pattaya are they working.....or are you talking of the developers with booths in Central festival?

Russian girl working right alongside Thai staff in up-market clothing store. Asked Thai staff "she Thai?" replied "no Russia".

If they can demonstrate that there are no Thais available to do the job (i.e. fluent in Russian) I guess they can satisfy the work permit conditions?

If they can demonstrate that there are no Thais available to do the job (i.e. fluent in Russian) I guess they can satisfy the work permit conditions?

I could be wrong, but I thought that was not an option for prohibited occupations? Anyway how many Thais are "fluent" in English? The same argument would definitely not work to employ a native English speaker.

If they can demonstrate that there are no Thais available to do the job (i.e. fluent in Russian) I guess they can satisfy the work permit conditions?

I could be wrong, but I thought that was not an option for prohibited occupations? Anyway how many Thais are "fluent" in English? The same argument would definitely not work to employ a native English speaker.

I'm not sure either, but plenty of bar managers get work permits presumably because they are catering for non-Thai customers and can demonstrate that the job couldn't be done by a Thai. I guess the same could apply to Russian stores?

If they can demonstrate that there are no Thais available to do the job (i.e. fluent in Russian) I guess they can satisfy the work permit conditions?

I could be wrong, but I thought that was not an option for prohibited occupations? Anyway how many Thais are "fluent" in English? The same argument would definitely not work to employ a native English speaker.

I'm not sure either, but plenty of bar managers get work permits presumably because they are catering for non-Thai customers and can demonstrate that the job couldn't be done by a Thai. I guess the same could apply to Russian stores?

This was not a Russian store. International brand name store in large shopping mall.

If they can demonstrate that there are no Thais available to do the job (i.e. fluent in Russian) I guess they can satisfy the work permit conditions?

I could be wrong, but I thought that was not an option for prohibited occupations? Anyway how many Thais are "fluent" in English? The same argument would definitely not work to employ a native English speaker.

I'm not sure either, but plenty of bar managers get work permits presumably because they are catering for non-Thai customers and can demonstrate that the job couldn't be done by a Thai. I guess the same could apply to Russian stores?

This was not a Russian store. International brand name store in large shopping mall.

lots of Russian tourists

Think about who may have applied for the WP ?...Central department stores

Job title on the WP

" International marketing consultant, specialising in the Eastern European market"

"Key job skills - international retain marketing experience and native fluency in Eastern European languages"

Sorted...

If they can demonstrate that there are no Thais available to do the job (i.e. fluent in Russian) I guess they can satisfy the work permit conditions?

I could be wrong, but I thought that was not an option for prohibited occupations? Anyway how many Thais are "fluent" in English? The same argument would definitely not work to employ a native English speaker.

I'm not sure either, but plenty of bar managers get work permits presumably because they are catering for non-Thai customers and can demonstrate that the job couldn't be done by a Thai. I guess the same could apply to Russian stores?

This was not a Russian store. International brand name store in large shopping mall.

lots of Russian tourists

Think about who may have applied for the WP ?...Central department stores

Job title on the WP

" International marketing consultant, specialising in the Eastern European market"

"Key job skills - international retain marketing experience and native fluency in Eastern European languages"

Sorted...

Actually not many Russian tourists (or any tourists for that matter) so not much job security but good experience for an intentional marketing consultant.

Hope she realises that whoever organised the work permit will leave her to rot in gaol if push comes to shove.

Actually not many Russian tourists (or any tourists for that matter) so not much job security but good experience for an intentional marketing consultant.

Hope she realises that whoever organised the work permit will leave her to rot in gaol if push comes to shove.

Whether there is a future in the position or commenting on current market conditions wasn't your question or comment,

you whinge and stamping your little feet was about they got a WP and this has been illustrated to you how this could be achieved

further if the lady lady concerned has a WP how is she going to jail or even rotting in said jail..? she would be fully legal so there is no problem.....so stop taking nonsense

The fact is in Thailand, if a foreigner has the necessary skill set/ qualification/ experience that is needed in Thailand, a WP is not hard to come by and there is very little if any "hoop jumping" having worked under many WP/Work visa systems in various countries around the globe, Thailand is one of the easier systems to work under

Edited June 17, 201511 yr by Soutpeel

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I stand thoroughly reprimanded. So sorry.

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