What are the requirements for a foreigner with a Non-O visa to obtain a work permit in Thailand, and how should they handle their existing work permit when changing employers?

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Aug 2, 2017

7 years ago

Ellie *******

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 added a bit more information & one question.. Would anyone give me any info, please? 

I'd like to ask some questions regarding WP.  And I tried to search but no success. I apologize if this is not appropriate post here or I missed old posts.

Thank you for your help in advance.

1. If small Thai company (owned by Thai 100%) wanted to hire foreigner(s), company needs (only) 1M THB as capital for one foreigner with Non-O (Thai spouse) to be hired. 2M THB for one foreigner with Non-B. Is this correct?

2. Is there any additional requirement for Foreigner with Non-O (Thai spouse) to get WP with his visa other than requirements for foreigners with Non-B?

3. Is there any case he needs to change the type of visa?

My friend is quiting one company and going to work for his wife's company. He has Non-O (Thai spouse) and still has WP from his employer. He and his wife is planning to get his WP under her company.

His current WP will be expired in a few weeks after quitting.

4. Does he need to (or had better to) cancel WP from previous employer by himself, return to ex-employer or okay to leave it to get expired?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the requirements for a foreigner with a Non-O (Thai spouse) visa to obtain a work permit (WP) in Thailand, including capital and staffing requirements. It seeks clarification on whether there are different requirements compared to a Non-B visa and asks about changes in visa type. Additionally, it inquires about the process for a foreigner leaving one job to work for their spouse's company, particularly what to do with the old work permit before it expires.

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Ellie *******

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Thank you again,

@Rob***

. I will tell to my friend these information from you.

7 years ago

Robert *******

Old WP has to be cancelled and his wife company has to apply for a new WP.

7 years ago

Robert *******

The best way is visit the Ministry of Labor in Bangkok and they will provide you with the list of requirements. They can also advice the best way of changing WP.

7 years ago

Ellie *******

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He is a Bangkok resident and the company is registered in Bangkok. Does anybody know about the criteria in Bangkok, please?

7 years ago

Robert *******

Foreigner can get a work permit based on his Non O, as for the capital and Thai staff it depends on the Ministry of Labor office. In Krabi if working for company from spouse it is 1M and two Thai staff if working for other company 2M and 4 Thai staff.

7 years ago

Ellie *******

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Thank you again,

@Rob***

7 years ago

Robert *******

Krabi also ask for copy marriage certificate and id and housebook spouse

7 years ago

Ellie *******

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Thank you,