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Has the Department of Labor in Thailand suspended issuing work permits for volunteers?

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Jul 19, 2018

8 years ago

Judy *******

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I hope I can ask this work permit question here.  I was told that last week Dept of Labor suspended issuing work permits for anyone who is a volunteer.  Does anyone have information on this?  If this is not the place to ask - then is there a place I can go (in English).  thank you.

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A user inquires about a recent suspension of work permits for volunteers by the Department of Labor in Thailand. Responses suggest contacting the Ministry of Labor for confirmation and that the issue may be specific to Chiang Mai. Suggestions include posting in local Facebook groups for additional information and visiting the Ministry of Labor office directly.

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Judy *******

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I do have one that was issued a month ago, but have a friend who is considering coming

8 years ago

Tod *********

I honestly don't know where to tell you to look for information on this other than the Ministry of Labour. Sorry :/

Seeing as you're in Chiang Mai I'd say post it in one of the the f/b groups about the city. you'd have a better chance getting information from them.

8 years ago

Judy *******

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Im in Chiang Mai really? Just Chiang Mai? How strange. I will ask my organization to find out more.

8 years ago

Tod *********

And where in thailand are you?

As far as I know this was a Chiang Mai thing only.

I'd say the place to really find out would be to make the trip to the Ministry of Labour office where you hold your work permit and ask them in person.

8 years ago

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