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Do I need to leave Thailand to renew my work permit or can it be done within the country?

Work Permit Thailand Immigration Visa Renewal Employment in Thailand Ministry of Labor

Feb 22, 2018

8 years ago

Sasha **********

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Soon  I have to  renew my work permit, so i want to know do the   renewal of all the documents is in Thailand or I have to go out of Thailand ? Thanks in advance.

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You can renew your work permit within Thailand at the Ministry of Labor with the assistance of your employer, so there is no need to leave the country.

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I really don't get how some companies or schools want to employ foreigners but they do not know how to employ them or keep them employed. Amazing Thailand.

8 years ago

Sasha **********

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My school doesn't want even to go with me in the immigration her excuses was I'm busy with my students, she not care at all, I also wonder for this, and it is really amazing Thailand!!!

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Robert *******

You renew the Work Permit at the Ministry of Labor inside Thailand with help of your Employer.

8 years ago

Sasha **********

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Thank you very much 😊

8 years ago

Robert *******

To make it easy: Go to Ministry of Labor ask the list of requirements and bring to the school staff.

8 years ago

Sasha **********

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Thanks Robert my school staff not know anything about the documents that's why I have to ask.

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