What are the new rules for obtaining a work permit in Thailand?

Jul 29, 2018
6 years ago
Levatino *********
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This discussion revolves around the changing regulations regarding work permits in Thailand. Several comments indicate that the old rules were viewed as unnecessarily strict, with a consensus that the new regulations provide more freedom for work permit holders by allowing them to work in various situations without being restricted to one location. However, obtaining a work permit still requires sponsorship from a company that can demonstrate the need for a foreign worker's skills, highlighting ongoing requirements despite the eased restrictions.
Tod *********
we have one topic running about this already. Sorry
Patricia *********
Luke ***********
Yes
Dennis *********
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Oliver ********
make sense. the old rules were a waste of resources for the immigration officials to go to check people were working at the office location stated in their work permit. it's 2018 now, many jobs don't require people to work at the same office all day everyday, and many people have more than one job or business and/or do part-time volunteer work.
Marisa ********
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James ***********
The change doesn't make it easier to get a work permit, it just allows the holder of a work permit more freedom to do their work and other work that is not on the list of restricted jobs..
Jay *****************
You need a company to sponsor you. Said company must proof you have a special skill required by them that a Thai citizen cannot do.

Pretty much inline with every other country.
Alain ***********
That's good news
David *********
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Noellie ************
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Frankie *************
This is almost too good to be true. Wonder what the catch is. lmao
Cody *******
Be wary as this advice started with another expat publication
Stuart ***********
What do you need to obtain a work permit..what visa ?
Ronald ****
only phuket?
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Darryl *******
WOW
Stefan ***********
would it effect the number of entries on a NON B Visa ?
Markus *********************
True ???
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