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Can a Domestic Helper from the Philippines Legally Work in Thailand?

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Nov 25, 2024
2 days ago
Lend ******
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Hi everyone,

I'm from Philippines and am planning to be in Thailand as a domestic helper because I had hired my employer start 20th January 2025 and i would like to ask, if it's possible to do work as legal process?

Please come with other ideas, that could give us a better journey for my first visiting in Thailand. Anyone that can assist me can DM for more informations about Thailand.

Thank you much for your advise.
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A user from the Philippines is planning to work as a domestic helper in Thailand starting January 20, 2025. They are seeking advice on the legal process for working in Thailand, particularly about obtaining a work permit and finding suitable agencies. Comments indicate that legal work is not possible without a work permit, and recommend contacting the employer or using local agencies, as well as consulting groups that support Filipinos in Thailand.
Robert *********
You hired your employer?! Something sounds backwards lol
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CjandBrigitte **********
On the list reserved for Thai nationals as far as I am aware.
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Ken ***********
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Michael ********
Your employer needs to sort it out. There are agencies you can go though for domestic employees. But i am not sure how that works. There is a facebook group for Phillipinos in Thailand and probably better searching for that as more likely you will find someone who knows what to do.
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Braulio *********
You are unable to legally work in Thailand without a work permit
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