Workers

Information and Services for Job Seekers

Advantages and disadvantages: Is it better to work in Thailand illegally or legally?
At present, the demand for foreign workers in Thailand is increasing, largely because there may not be enough domestic workers to meet the demand, or some fields are unable to find Thai workers who have the skills for the necessary jobs.
What are the duties of employers when bringing foreigners to work in Thailand?
Employers or establishments that bring foreign workers to work in Thailand are initially obliged to notify the registrar of the foreigners’ employment.
How can employers find legal workers?
For employers who open a business or establish a new business in Thailand and are looking for workers to join the business but are stuck with the problem of not being able to find enough workers.
Warning employers to pay foreign wages to risk jail and fines of hundreds of thousands
Hiring contract workers or subcontract workers through a contractor agency is one of the most common forms of employment in Thailand.
What kind of work is absolutely not allowed for foreigners to do?
If you are a foreigner who wants to work in Thailand, what you should know beforehand is that there are careers that you may and may not do.
Are there any groups of foreign workers who are not subject to the Working of Foreign Workers law?
According to the Working of Foreign workers Act 1978, Section 4, specifying 7 groups of persons
Is it possible for a foreigner to change employers in Thailand?
Foreigners working in Thailand may want or need to change their job for various reasons: there may be force majeure.
What types of foreigners are eligible for permission to work in Thailand?
Regarding traveling to work in Thailand legally by foreigners, there are four categories of foreign workers who are eligible to apply for work permits in Thailand
When should foreigners working in Thailand renew their work permits?
Renewal of work permits for foreign workers in Thailand is governed by three regulations: the Working of Foreign Workers Act B.E. 2551.
Characteristics that make foreigners ineligible to work in Thailand
Although Thailand is open to accepting foreigners to work within the country, in practice, there are still requirements in the Immigration Act of 1979 regarding certain characteristics of foreigners that would make them ineligible to enter the country.
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