What should I do if I've been fired in Thailand and what happens to my work permit and visa?

Jan 14, 2019
6 years ago
Barbara **********
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Hey everybody! I know it is not a 100% visa relevant question but can anyone point me to the right direction/group where I can ask what to do when your empoyer for no true reason decides to fire you from one day to another, is there a rule that you have to immediately return your WP to the company's accountant for cancellation? Not that I would need it of course, and I am aware that I could not work with it, but it has my picture my personal data etc.and as I had to pay for taxes and my visa run in vain in return of absolutely NO payment not even a baht, but lost a lot of money, energy in the process I would like to know whether I really HAVE to do it immediately or I can sit on it at least for a few days to piss off my ex -employer, who is clearly the most disgusting human being I have ever encountered. Also, in this case what happens to your visa? I was talk by the accountant that my last stamp is valid so I can stay in the country until that date. For this latter question I would very appreciate to get some confirmation from this group. Thank you very much! Have a lovely day.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual seeks guidance on steps to take after being unexpectedly fired in Thailand, particularly regarding the immediate cancellation of their work permit and the status of their visa. Comments suggest that it's advisable to cancel the work permit themselves and obtain proof to present to the former employer. There are also notes on the ability to stay in the country until the current visa stamp expires and reminders about visa restrictions related to the specific employer.
Tod *********
and I think that
@Bar****
has her answers.

Go cancel your work permit yourself then take a COPY of the receipt to your boss.

Good Luck.
David ************
I've known people to file complaints. Some win some lose. All depends on what laws the employer broke and how long you are willing to press it.
Barbara **********
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Thank you for your advice. I'll do that. I must say I appreciate a lot the help & support this group is ready to provide on a daily basis. Thumbs up to you all🙏.
Tod *********
You go to the Labor Relations Committee, IF you have a valid complaint they will contact your former employer and set up mediation <- to try to hash it out that way first. If that doesn't work they'll file the complaint against the employer for you
Barbara **********
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Thank you for sharing. Well, we'll see where it will get me..
Robert *******
Take your Work Permit visit the Ministry of Labor, cancel the work permit and file a complaint against your employer. This office is to help employees they will take action.
Barbara **********
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@Robert ******
Thank you so much! Good to know. At least something is FREE here once you get ripped off :( :)...
Robert *******
Barbara Mészáros It is FREE of charge. And yes it is worth it. Even when you will not get any benefits, the company will have much more problems to apply again for work permits. This out of experience.
Barbara **********
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Thank you so much to be helpful with this question, too. Even if it's not all visa related. Can you tell me if it costs me anything to file such complaint?Is it worths?
Neo ************
I second that MOL will help you they fight for your rights.
Tod *********
^what he said (y)
Tod *********
are you on an extension of stay <- that you got from the immigration office or are you on an entry from a VISA you got from a consulate
Tod *********
@Bar****
Keep in mind though IF there is writing on the visa itself it means that it is a company specific visa and you could not work for another company on it, you'd have to go get a new Non-B with that company, BUT you can certainly stay here on it until that 90 day stamp runs out.
Barbara **********
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Thank you for confirming that!!!
Tod *********
@Barbara *********
then IF you're still on the 90 day entry stamp you got when you entered the country, you can stay until that stamp runs out.
Barbara **********
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it says Non IMM B single. I went to Kota Bharu to get it changed from tourist to this one.
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