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Is there an upper age limit for obtaining a work permit in Thailand?
Jul 27, 2022
4 years ago
Nigel *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnyone know if there's an upper age limit on getting a work permit?
TLDR : Answer Summary
While there is no official upper age limit for obtaining a work permit in Thailand, several comments in the discussion suggest that, in practice, employers, particularly in international schools, may impose age restrictions. Some users pointed out experiences where individuals over the age of 70 faced difficulties in securing work permits.
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John ********
You're still breathing, are you not??
Todd *********
Only common sense
Gyorgy ********
I worked at Sarasas school in Korat 2 years ago and anybody who was 70 and over had their contacts terminated. The regulations through the school had changed when retirement age was changed from 60 to 70.
Todd *********
@Gyorgy *******
at 70 one isn’t that far from real termination anyway. They should be off enjoying lifeGyorgy ********
@Todd ********
Pensions not enough to live on.Todd *********
@Gyorgy *******
in Thailand?! They sure should be. If someone had 30-40 working years to sort themselves out financially, they sure should be set financiallyReply to
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David *******
In theory the answer might be no but in practice there definitely is an age limit. A friend was offered a job in Thailand but the employer (an International School) checked and said they wouldn’t be able to get him a work permit due to his age.
Pascal *****
1 day before check in at temple
Stuart *********
There is no age limit for a work permit.
Garrett ***********
@Stuart ********
I thought for teaching there's an upper age limit, no?Paddy *********
@Garrett **********
thats my understanding , yes an age limit for teachingStuart *********
@Garrett **********
There may be a limit imposed by a school (most Thai teachers retire at 60) but by law there isn’t an age limit. If you can find a willing employer at say 72, they can apply for a work permit for you.Nigel *********
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this is for teaching of a sorts. He's a technical diving instructor.Reply to
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Toni *********
No
Nigel *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Toni ********
don't think so.Toni *********
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