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Can your wife's Non-B visa be canceled due to her pregnancy?

Aug 3, 2024
2 years ago
Christopher ******
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Can they cancel your wife non b visa if she is pregnant?
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The discussion revolves around concerns about the potential cancellation of a Non-B visa for a pregnant employee. Comments suggest checking the employment contract and consulting with lawyers for legal options. It is noted that Thai labor laws are relatively protective of employees, particularly regarding discrimination against pregnant workers.
Bart **************
Doubt they can do that, in developed countries you can't just fire pregnant employees and Thailand does have fairly well developed employee protection laws. I have never looked into it but I'd at least consult a lawyer if no convincing answers pop up here.
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Phil ******
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here thai companies can.
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Erwin ********
@Phil *****
An employee cannot be fired for being pregnant in Thailand. It’s a specifically mentioned protected class in the labor protection act.

Furthermore, an employment contract that ends in February is most likely not a temporary employment under labor laws, so the employment will have to continue in most cases, and the employer can only fire her after her paid maternity leave at which point she is should receive severance pay in an amount depending on how long she worked for the company.

Go to the labor department and they’ll help her. Generally it’s only 1 threatening call from the labor department for the company to reverse their stance.
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sure but the company can do. THATS WHY I said there's a govt department that looks into injustice
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Christopher ******
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@Erwin *******
wow thank you for your detailed reply. Much appreciated
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Bart **************
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hmm didn't know that I lived in such a cruel country for so many years.
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Christopher ******
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I also saw this and this is our first child because actually her contract only ends in February but she can work until the end of January as the baby is only due in March
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Phil ******
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ok they gave you time. I gathernot Thai so you have plenty of time to organise is. Suggest trip to immi wherever you are and find out requirements
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Michael ********
Check with company and maybe with lawyers sounds like maybe they trying to get rid of there responsibility. Depends on her contract for work.
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