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

Philippines Thailand Domestic Helper Work Permit Visa Regulations Legal Employment Expatriates Immigration Process

Nov 25, 2024

a year 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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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user from the Philippines seeks advice on legally working as a domestic helper in Thailand starting January 20, 2025. Community responses emphasize the necessity of obtaining a work permit and suggest that the employer must handle the legalities. Some users mention the presence of agencies that assist with domestic employment but caution against working illegally, as this could lead to difficulties.

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John *********

Sounds like you plan to work illegally in Thailand. You will be easy to identify as coming to Thailand for illegal activities.

a year ago

Robert *********

You hired your employer?! Something sounds backwards lol

a year ago

CjandBrigitte **********

On the list reserved for Thai nationals as far as I am aware.

a year ago

Ken ***********

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a year ago

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.

a year ago

Braulio *********

You are unable to legally work in Thailand without a work permit

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