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Do I need to carry my original work permit when flying out of Thailand for a short trip?

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April 12, 2019
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Anna ***********
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Hi! Do I need an original of my work permit when flying out of Thailand for a short tourist trip? Or is the copy ok? (I have a re-entry permit)
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The conversation discusses whether it's necessary to carry the original work permit when leaving Thailand for a short trip, especially when holding a re-entry permit. Several commenters share differing experiences, with some suggesting it's not often required, while others recommend carrying it just to be safe. There is also mention of the legal implications of taking a work permit out of the country, with conflicting opinions about whether it is illegal to do so.
Brian ********
It’s illegal to take your work permit out of the country. However this is Thailand

I have been asked many times to show it on return. So I always carry it just to in case. Better to have it to Hand than leave it to chance
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Robert *******
Why would an Immigration Officer ask for a Work Permit if you enter the country? Lots of employees apply for their first Non Immigrant B visa and get their Work Permit after entering Thailand at the Ministry of Labor. This means according to your advice they all should be denied entry of not having a work permit yet.
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Brian ********
This is Thailand
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Stephen *********
@Brian *******
 if it's illegal then carrying it is the offence. The idiots who ask you to show it have no authority or knowledge.
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Stephen *********
You cannot take the WP out of the country
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Vladimir ********
Please proof for such statement.
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Ellie *******
I personally wouldn't carry my WP on my vacation trip. And I have never been asked for WP, but I have been asked for valid visa. (I haven't fled with Cathey )Yes I'm aware these are all my personal experience and it doesn't do anything for any of you... But I also personally don't believe any ground staff at an airport in another country would know or understand about WP of Thailand especially those are in Thai and dated with Thai years...

I also doubt immigration care about WP much, they care about valid visa or extension of stay..
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Vladimir ********
> personally don't believe any ground staff at an airport in another country would know or understand about WP of Thailand especially those are in Thai

Hong Kong In Town Check In understands all. They even speak Thai
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Lloyd ********
Cathay Pacific ask for your work permit ? Never !
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Vladimir ********
Take WP with you. I always have such question on return trips from airlines (Cathay Pacific asked every time)
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@Stephen ********
 Something new. I even read Warnings pages at the end of my WP book. Nothing like this. I not mention last year electronic WP issued already.
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Stephen *********
@Vladimir *******
 you are not allowed to take it out of Thailand
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Anna ***********
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thank you! yeah, looks like better safe than sorry
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Lloyd ********
Never heard of anyone ever being asked for their work permit, because it is to be kept on your person or at the place of work "when working", there is no reason to carry it when you are not at work, no immigration official is going to check a document issued by the Ministry of Labour. Leave it at home and then you won't lose it.
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John *****
Sometimes they ask. Better take yr original
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Tod *********
they shouldn't even ask for a copy when you stamp back into the county but take it along if you want to..
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Tri ***********
Tod is right, if you are going to other country which has visa on arrival they will check your return destination, if you return to Bangkok they ask you got visa or work there, so carry it
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Anna ***********
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oh ok, good to know. Thank you!
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