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Is it normal for the Thai labor ministry to request all degrees and paperwork again for a work permit extension?

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Sep 7, 2017

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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.

Joe ***********

This is hardly unique to Thailand - but in these situations I get the strong feeling of make work for job retention

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Danny *********

So for every extension you need to send them the same papers?

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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.

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Edward ******

Yes

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Joe ***********

Wonder why they didn't ask the first time

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Martin *******

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They did that's why I am asking why they need to see again! I mislayed some bits while moving

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Robert *******

afaik it is normal that they ask for paperworks.

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