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What Should Work Permit Holders Do If WP3 Isn't Being Issued?

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Dept. of Labor hasn't been issuing WP3's for almost 4 months, so even though work permit holders are allowed to return to TH, if you're abroad you can't get a WP3, and hence you can't go to TH.  

The Thai Embassy in Switzerland is advising people to get a letter from the MFA instead.  Has anyone actually tried this?

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Work permit holders are currently facing issues with obtaining WP3 forms, as the Department of Labor has not issued them for the past four months. Consequently, while work permit holders can return to Thailand, those currently abroad cannot get a WP3, preventing their return. The Thai Embassy in Switzerland has suggested obtaining a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an alternative solution, but it is unclear if this has been tested by anyone.

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Work permit holders are allowed to come back into Thailand,

if you have to apply for a work permit, your not in that category

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Phil **********

Phil **********

And must they have this $100,000 health insurance ?

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@Phil **********

. Yes

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Phil **********

Any recommendations for a provider ?

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@Phil **********

They have to contact the Thai Embassy and follow the instructions

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