Answered9 years ago
Is it normal for the Thai labor ministry to request all degrees and paperwork again for a work permit extension?
Hello, I am just wondering . I have a work permit which I need to extend, now the labour ministry need to see all degrees and paperwork! is this normal ? Thanks in advance
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The user is inquiring about the normality of the Thai labor ministry requesting all degrees and related paperwork for a work permit extension. Responses indicate that it is common practice, although some comments suggest it seems unnecessary to ask for documentation again if it was provided previously.
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Joe ***********
This is hardly unique to Thailand - but in these situations I get the strong feeling of make work for job retention
Danny *********
So for every extension you need to send them the same papers?
Robert *******
Depends. I had WP as General Manager and one of the requirements was to train 2 Thai staff each year, to prove the training I had to make new forms every year.
Edward ******
Yes
Joe ***********
Wonder why they didn't ask the first time
Martin *******
OPThey did that's why I am asking why they need to see again! I mislayed some bits while moving
Robert *******
afaik it is normal that they ask for paperworks.
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