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What can I do if my employer dismissed me after working illegally in Thailand without a work permit?

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Jun 26, 2017
7 years ago
Jason ****************
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not sure if this is off topic here. my employer had the promise of getting me a work permit but asked me to start to work before the application kicked off. He then dismissed me after two weeks and refused to pay my wages. Do anyone know how shall i file a complaint against him?
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The user is seeking advice on how to file a complaint against their employer after being dismissed and not paid for work performed without a work permit. Various comments suggest that filing a complaint may not be advisable due to the user's illegal employment status. Some recommend seeking legal advice, while others suggest letting the situation go, citing the risks of being fined or jailed for working without a permit in Thailand. There's also mention of the employer's responsibility in obtaining a work permit.
Darren *********
under the bridge
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Tony **********
Let it go and let it be a lesson :)

As many mentioned run before you can't walk.
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Stephen *******
You worked without a work permit. Its you who will be in the s*it. Let it go.
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Jason ****************
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Thank u all for the advice
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Fernando ********
I wish I knew more about that but under my understanding, if you have a contract, that shows that you were not willing to work illegally. Its his responsability to apply for his workers work permit.

I would ask a lawyer in person, show your evidences, seek his advice and act according to that.

Hope it goes well and at least stop the cunt.
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Jason ****************
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Yes I got a contract and email showing that I was employed...
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Wim **************
But no wp you worked illigal let it go.
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Fernando ********
If you have his written word (emails, messages, ect) then you could have some grounds to do something.

All and all, tricky situation and as others already said might be best to walk away.
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Laurence **********
Dream a dream.....forget about it and live and learn.
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Si ********
I, personally hate snitches. So, that's upto you and how you go about it
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Si ********
where in my comment did i advise or tell anyone to shut up?
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Jan **********
It's a big deal, you're condoning crimes by telling people to shut up
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Si ********
just my personal opinion. I did state it's upto him and what he does about it. No need to make a big deal out of this
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Glen *********
So on your theory you would prefer the person continue to abuse others without fear or repercussion ...the only people who don't like snitches are people themselves who are afraid of getting caught for something... do no wrong and live peacefully is much better
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Si ********
Ok. I dislike a grass then. any better for you? Or is this term reserved just for prisoners?
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Peter *******
Oh I forgot we are in the era of prison mentality "snitch" is a term for prisoners like tattle-tail is a term for children.

If you do illegal things expect the obvious result!
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Si ********
In Thailand, a verbal agreement of employment is lawful whether you are employed legally or not. There have been cases put before tribunals where an illegally employed person( s) has won. But, your case , and the era that we are now in, my advice would be just to walk away.
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Jason ****************
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just afraid more people could fall prey as he came to Bangkok to run his business with a tourist visa and i saw he is still hiring people on the web. Is there a chance to report to MOL anonymously about his illegal status
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Toby ******
find a Thai person who is willing to report him anonymously to immigration for having illegal workers. You should stay out of it personally. maybe best to simply walk away
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Wim **************
@Jason ***************
 Let it go !!!
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Shannon ********
Let it go and move on. Karma will take care of it
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Jason ****************
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?
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Steve ********
Anon report....
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Jason ****************
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Thank you Martin. actually it wasnt about the money... but i heard of others falling into his scam and was let go in a few weeks without pay, too.... so i just hope to do something...
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Martin **********
naivety isnt an excuse for someone to screw you. I hate shit like this. Hope you can move on and find something else.
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Jason ****************
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He is a farang (sorry)... folded his business in Shanghai then came to BKK and rented a co working space in Chidlom (i knew i was naive....T T)
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Martin **********
not thai ? then shame him
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Adrien ******
Jason. Although disturbing. Run before you can't walk. Put it down to a bad experience and move on
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Robert *******
New rule set on 22 Jun 2017: If a foreigner works without having a work permit or work at a foreigner forbidden position, he/she is imprisoned not more than 5 years, fined with 2,000-100,000 Baht or both.
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Martin **********
Dont go there mate, youll end up with a criminal record.
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Jason ****************
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thank you Robert. did you friend did so before? and what were the penalties?
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Robert *******
You can file a report at Local Police, Tourist Police, Ministry of Labor but remember: You worked without a work permit. You are as liable as him for a fine and jail time. Let it be a lesson.
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