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Can a work permit in Thailand be transferred to another job after quitting?

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Oct 29, 2018

8 years ago

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Does anyone know if this post about work permits being transferable is legit? If one was to quit a job, can you hold on to the work permit and work another job on the same permit? any thoughts would be appreciated!

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The post raises a question about the legitimacy of the information regarding the transferability of work permits in Thailand. Specifically, it seeks clarification on whether an individual can retain their work permit after quitting a job and use it to work for a different employer.

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