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What are the new requirements for South Africans applying for work permits and Non-B visas in Thailand?

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Feb 13, 2019

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Hi 

Does anyone know anything about the new law for South Africans, getting work permits, and what you need to take back home to apply for Non-B ? 

And also if anyone has done this ?

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The post inquires about the new laws affecting South Africans regarding work permits and the requirements for applying for a Non-B visa. A commenter notes that employers are required to assist in obtaining the work permit from the Ministry of Labor, indicating that work permits are separate from Thai visa processes.

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Did not know there is a new law, but your employer must help you to apply for the Work Permit at the Ministry of Labor. And as work permits are not Thai visa related I close the commenting.

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