Working without a valid work permit, even for one day, is a criminal offense. The penalty for working without a work permit is a fine of THB 5,000 to THB 50,000. This is to be followed promptly by deportation. They may be blacklisted and not allowed to reenter Thailand. A company or employer that hires a foreigner without a valid work permit is subject to a fine of THB 10,000 to THB 100,000 for each foreign employee. An employer committing a repeat offense is liable to imprisonment for a term of up to one year, a fine of THB 50,000 to THB 200,000 per foreigner employed, or both. The person will also be prohibited from employing a foreigner for three years from the date of final court judgment.
If requested, a work permit must be presented to the officer within a reasonable time frame.
Working without a valid work permit, even for one day, is a criminal offense. The penalty for working without a work permit is a fine of THB 5,000 to THB 50,000. This is to be followed promptly by deportation. They may be blacklisted and not allowed to reenter Thailand. A company or employer that hires a foreigner without a valid work permit is subject to a fine of THB 10,000 to THB 100,000 for each foreign employee. An employer committing a repeat offense is liable to imprisonment for a term of up to one year, a fine of THB 50,000 to THB 200,000 per foreigner employed, or both. The person will also be prohibited from employing a foreigner for three years from the date of final court judgment.
If requested, a work permit must be presented to the officer within a reasonable time frame.
