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Who owns the work permit in Thailand - the employee, employer, or the Ministry of Labour?

Thai Work Permit Employment in Thailand Thai Labour Laws Visa and Work Regulations Expat Rights in Thailand

Jul 18, 2018

8 years ago

Adam ***********

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I'm curious - who does the work permit actually belong to - employee, employer or the Ministry of Labour? 

My employers have always kept mine in the office but I'm getting bored of asking for it whenever I need it. 

Thanks in advance!

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The work permit in Thailand is owned by the employee; it is issued in the employee's name and includes their photo. Although employers typically keep the original document in the office, employees have a right to access it whenever needed.

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Robert *******

And as we know, a Work Permit is not really a Visa related question. You have the answer. Have a good day.

8 years ago

Henry *********

And, as another thread has discussed, there is a chance you may be asked to show it when re-entering Thailand, so it should certainly be carried when travelling.

8 years ago

Robert *******

And this is a copy of the last page in the Work Permit:

8 years ago

Adam ***********

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Cheers Robert - exactly what I was looking for.

8 years ago

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Adam ***********

Robert *******

It is applied for in employees name, it has the employees picture in it. It allows the employee to work at a described place and do the described job. And the employee signed the booklet when he/she picked it up at the Ministry of Labor. It is from the Employee, not from the company.

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