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What Are the Age Limitations and Visa Requirements for Employment in Thailand?
Dec 9, 2019
6 years ago
Didier *********
ORIGINAL POSTERGood evening everyone,
Does someone know why in many job announcements they mention "not over than 50 years old"?
Is there any rules about age limit for an employment in Thailand?
To sales our service/ expertise in hotel as consultant status, does anyone know which type of visa should be the most appropriate ?
Thank you in advance for your kind advice.
Regards
Does someone know why in many job announcements they mention "not over than 50 years old"?
Is there any rules about age limit for an employment in Thailand?
To sales our service/ expertise in hotel as consultant status, does anyone know which type of visa should be the most appropriate ?
Thank you in advance for your kind advice.
Regards
TLDR : Answer Summary
Job postings in Thailand often specify age restrictions like 'not over 50 years old', but there are no legal age limits imposed by Thai labor laws. It's typically a company preference. For employment, especially in consultancy roles, a Non-B visa and work permit are necessary. To obtain these, one generally needs to secure a job first. Moreover, foreign workers might face limitations on types of positions based on age and employment conditions, such as a minimum salary requirement of 40,000 baht for consultants.
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Tod *********
unfortunately this is a topic for another group.
This is the thai VISA advice group ;)
Not the "why can't I get a job when I'm over 50 in thailand group" :O
Post your topic in a group related to where you live in thailand.
Good Luck (y)
This is the thai VISA advice group ;)
Not the "why can't I get a job when I'm over 50 in thailand group" :O
Post your topic in a group related to where you live in thailand.
Good Luck (y)
Darren *********
If I were you, I wouldn’t initially focus on the ‘age limit’ so much..it’s a common misconception that you need to obtain a vista to get a job when in reality you need a job to get a visa. After securing employment you will need to meet the requirements for a work permit. An employer that doesn’t help you with this is an employer not worth having. Approach everything in the correct manner and you’ll have a fighting chance.
Darren *********
Also, if you’re going to work as a consultant/educator/trainer etc you will need a minimum wage of 40k a month. You and your employer will be required to pay tax to support this. First work permit - no tax proof required, second one - ducks in order. This is my experience, happy to be corrected 🙂
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James ********
There are no age limit rules for hiring. I have known several friends who taught in Thai Universities and International Schools into their 70's.
And another who worked for a major Five Star Thai hotel as Director of Food Service Operations.
I have also seen Senior aged Expats working in many private Thai hospitals (Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospitals group...etc), as International Representatives...serving fellow citizens of many countries with their language and medical care needs. .
And another who worked for a major Five Star Thai hotel as Director of Food Service Operations.
I have also seen Senior aged Expats working in many private Thai hospitals (Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospitals group...etc), as International Representatives...serving fellow citizens of many countries with their language and medical care needs. .
James ********
Please keep replies non derogatory nor inflammatory. We are guests in Thailand. Their labor laws and hiring preferences are theirs to manage.
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James ********
You would need to start up your own company in Thailand...get a Thai work permit and employee 4 Thais...to be legal. OR find a Thai company to hire you and sponsor/obtain the work permit for you.
Biff *******
I believe it often has to do with the age of the person you’ll be reporting to. Sometimes they don’t want you to be subordinate to someone younger.
Benjamin ******
The visa you want is a non-b with a work permit. Without those two documents, you'll be working illegally.
Benjamin ******
Barry Teoh. Isn't that a SMART visa? From the BOI?
Barry ******
Depending on what you are consulting you might be able to qualify for a smart visa (T) as a "retired" expert.
You need to show a service contract with 50k / month income and the company that hires you needs to be in a specific category.
Smart visa holders dont need a work permit, and don't have to do 90 day reports (its yearly for them)
You need to show a service contract with 50k / month income and the company that hires you needs to be in a specific category.
Smart visa holders dont need a work permit, and don't have to do 90 day reports (its yearly for them)
Benjamin ******
I'm not sure what a consultant is. If you want to help hotels become better, you may be able to join an existing company or start your own. There is no "freelance work" visa though.
Didier *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin *****
I really want to respect Thailand labor laws so I don’t intend at all to work illegally. I don’t really know which visa is mandatory for a consultant status this is why I ask advice before if needed. Thank you anywayBenjamin ******
Not all non-o though. Only non-o for marriage and supporting a Thai child if I remember correctly
Sean *************
Or a non-o with work permit
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Benjamin ******
To my knowledge, there are no laws against employing people over 50, it's just preference.
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