Foreign investors urge modification of 2008 act on foreign workers

[rooster59]

Foreign investors urge modification of 2008 act on foreign workers

 

BANGKOK:-- Foreign investors yesterday reiterated their call for Thailand to modify its law on foreign workers reasoning it us outdated.

 

The call was made as Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha addressed foreign investors at the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand yesterday.

 

They suggested that the Thai government make modifications to its 2008 Foreign Workers Act as it was outdated and has been in use for far too long.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/foreign-investors-urge-modification-of-2008-act-on-foreign-workers/

 

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-11-26

 

[Brer Fox]

As usual the normal Thai introversion and insecurity rationale takes over. Check out this pathetic excuse.

 

"They stated that under the current legislation foreign executives who have to enter Thailand to join corporate meetings or perform corporate roles such as financial and budgetary comptroller duties have to apply for work permits before being allowed to enter the country."

 

Such childish pettiness seems normal practice by the control freaks in Thailand. What hope ?

[trogers]

Perhaps the Thai side does not want too much scrutiny on financial matters...?

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Another outdated thing with their work permits it that you legally only can work from the address stated on your work permit, silly rule. I don't expect any major changes in their rules and I will never invest in Thailand again.

[GeorgeCross]

wouldnt surprise me if they listen and make it easier for CEO's to do business.. 

 

this being a perfect chance to get rid of that pesky voting rights issue too lol

[elgordo38]

I wonder if they got the standard "This is my Thailand and I will run it as I darn well please" opps they are investors he may yet bend a gentle ear the one where it goes in and out the other. 

[Redline]

Unfortunately, ignorance of the influences of the "outside world", is causing a slow bleeding of the economy.  Believing that no "outside" assistance is needed in any area, when this country has little resources, is simply a ticket to obscurity.  How do you become a HUB of anything without expertise and flexibility?!

[lvr181]

10 hours ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said:

Another outdated thing with their work permits it that you legally only can work from the address stated on your work permit, silly rule. I don't expect any major changes in their rules and I will never invest in Thailand again.

"never invest in Thailand again." One does not invest, or bet, you gamble!

 

Or you can make a small fortune - out of a large one. 

[Autonuaq]

There is missing information in the news item.

 

Because there is an update of the act 2008 they have that update not included.

The update tells what is work and not for a foreinger. The board meetings are under the update not seen as work permit needed. No work permit needed for that at all.

 

The roles are still needing work permit and that is logic. Logic because, the view is that the work describt to do in report to the management. The board mangenement meetings and meetings with the work involved like the update describs they do not need work permit for the foreigner executives.

Therefore no need to bring in work horses from abroad.

Update your company structure and the problem is totally solved.

 

Edited November 27, 2016 by Autonuaq
Type error and missing word

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

3 hours ago, lvr181 said:

"never invest in Thailand again." One does not invest, or bet, you gamble!

 

Or you can make a small fortune - out of a large one. 

 

Yes it has become a big gamble these days, no stability at all, the rules can change overnight.

[connda]

Well join the club and cry me a river.  Boo Hoo. 

[bangon04]

" They suggested that the Thai government make modifications to its 2008 Foreign Workers Act as it was outdated and has been in use for far too long. "

 

well they all deserve to be sued for defamation as soon as they enter the Kingdom next time. That will improve the image of Thailand.

[blackcab]

You haven't needed a work permit to attend meetings since March 2015.

 

The Thailand management of these companies probably didn't tell their overseas superiors to stop the surprise visits.

[seancbk]

On 11/26/2016 at 10:04 PM, Brer Fox said:

As usual the normal Thai introversion and insecurity rationale takes over. Check out this pathetic excuse.

 

"They stated that under the current legislation foreign executives who have to enter Thailand to join corporate meetings or perform corporate roles such as financial and budgetary comptroller duties have to apply for work permits before being allowed to enter the country."

 

Such childish pettiness seems normal practice by the control freaks in Thailand. What hope ?

You don't need a work permit to attend meetings, but you do need one if you are coming to perform actual work roles.  So the answer is come for the meeting then go and do the work back in your Singapore office or wherever.

Source :-
 

The Thai Department of Employment issued an announcement on March 6, 2015, declaring the types of work-related activities that are not classified as “work” under Thailand’s Alien Working Act B.E. 2551 (2008).¹

With immediate effect, the following activities will not require application for a work permit:

1. Attending a meeting, conference, or seminar;
2. Attending an exhibition or trade fair;
3. Taking part in a business meeting or business negotiations;
4. Attending a special lecture or academic lecture;
5. Attending lectures as part of training or technical training;
6. Purchasing goods at a trade fair;
7. Attending a Board of Directors meeting at one’s own company.
   
   https://home.kpmg.com/xx/en/home/insights/2015/03/flash-alert-2015-050.html

[bark]

On 27/11/2559 at 3:30 AM, HiSoLowSoNoSo said:

Another outdated thing with their work permits it that you legally only can work from the address stated on your work permit, silly rule. I don't expect any major changes in their rules and I will never invest in Thailand again.

So are you still working Here ??