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Can I apply for a work permit while in Thailand?

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Good afternoon everyone,

Can I process to a work permit while being in Thailand? 

Maybe I can use agency or something? 

Thank you

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Yes, you can process a work permit while being in Thailand, but you need to have a job first. The employer will provide you with the necessary documentation to apply for the work permit through the Labour Department. At some point, you must visit the Labour Department in person to complete the process.

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Nigel *********

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To process your work permit you have to go to the Labour department at least once to sign for it, so yes, at some point you have to be in Thailand.

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Kool *******

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You need a job first. You can't just legally get a work permit without a job

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Johan **************

Johan **************

Work permits are tied to your job. Find a job and then they will give you papers to get the work permit from the government. Or at least this is how it went with me :)

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