Working legally?

**Marmite the Dog** · 25-04-2009, 10:35 AM

Got to agree with Chairman Mao. It is illegal, but the chances of being caught are extremely slim.

**Thai Pom** · 25-04-2009, 10:36 AM

^^I prefer eggs

**DrivingForce** · 25-04-2009, 03:21 PM

Personally even with my above post if I had nothing more to loose than just being deported from the Land Of Scumbags and a small fine the chance would be worth taking without a doubt.

**Chairman Mao** · 25-04-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by DrB0b

^can you show a link about the thousands of part-time teachers working without permits, Mao? I'd love to know how you came up with a figure of thousands, I'd hate to think you just plucked a figure like that (I mean thousands is quite a lot when you take into account the number of registered work-permit holders here) out of thin air.

Don't be stupid Bob.

You do have a permit yourself don't you?

Of course. Why wouldn't I?

And btw. WPs allow you to work in a designated company. If a teacher is required to go on a field trip, the WP doesn't allow you to work outside of the school, it's illegal. If you visit a students exhibition/competition, the WP doesn't allow you to work outside of the school, it's illegal. The Thai culture course they want everybody to attend/pay for, well, that's study, you need a student visa to legally attend, if you have a WP, you cannot possibly legally attend it.

All the Business English Agencies, they require teachers to do in-house classes at the business location, no WP can cover that, completely illegal.

Have you bought a vehical in a partner's name Bob?
If so, I hope you have a WP for driving it when she's with you.

If you don't live in a property in your own name, I hope you you have a WP for chaging a light bulb, sweeping the floor, cooking for others. All illegal bob.

**DrivingForce** · 25-04-2009, 03:37 PM

geeezussss!! I've been wiping my own ass all this time and I had no idea it was illegal??

is whacking myself off also illegal?? damn! I'm in big trouble...

no one grass me, ok??

I wonder if Looper knows that??

BTW Mao I'm not taking a shot I know you're technically right regarding the lunacy of the working laws in Thailand nor do I believe that anyone else is disputing that, only the fact that the OP was asking if it was legal or not and giving him an accurate answer...

**Chairman Mao** · 25-04-2009, 06:42 PM

Yes, but let's also put 'illegal' into the correct perspective.

That's only fair.

is whacking myself off also illegal??

It's prefered if you get some BiB supplied ho to do that for you.

**eastofhere** · 30-07-2009, 02:15 PM

Anyone living here for any length of time and accepting employment of any kind should know that it is illegal to work without a WP.

**DrivingForce** · 30-07-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Chairman Mao

It's prefered if you get some BiB supplied ho to do that for you.

True that, but I find the ones not being touted to be of higher quality as they don't need a reference..

**robuzo** · 30-07-2009, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Got to agree with Chairman Mao. It is illegal, but the chances of being caught are extremely slim.

I think the phrase Dr.BOb used was "extremely unlikely," although I noticed he didn't post a link supporting that opinion. Oh, wait, it is Mao you are referring to. Sorry. They disagree pretty vehemently, it seems.

**robuzo** · 30-07-2009, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by North Thailander

I have recently been offered freelance teaching work by an organisation. I will not be an official member of staff just somebody who teaches when and is needed by them. They will pay me hourly and money will go straight into my bank account.
Is a work permit still required for this in order for me to be working legally?

PS THe organisation is also telling me that my non-imm 'O' visa is sufficient and theres no need for a wp

I noticed you posted a question yesterday about which country to visit to pick up a non-imm 'O' visa- have you received it? If so it may be a new record. Which country did you opt for? Thai consulate attitudes and requirements vary, apparently. You might consider getting yours at Hull next time, they have a reputation for being easy as a Nana parking lot slut during an economic downturn.

Sorry, just wondering if you are as much of a clueless "newbie" as some of our frogs-in-the-well around here seem to think. Provided the newbie isn't really dumb, I see both Bob's and Mao's replies as being potentially helpful and not all that much in conflict, despite the pissing contest.

**mordred** · 14-08-2009, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by eastofhere

Anyone living here for any length of time and accepting employment of any kind should know that it is illegal to work without a WP.

It is interesting to note that prostitution is also "illegal" in Thailand.

**robuzo** · 14-08-2009, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by mordred

Originally Posted by eastofhere

Anyone living here for any length of time and accepting employment of any kind should know that it is illegal to work without a WP.

It is interesting to note that prostitution is also "illegal" in Thailand.

So are bribery and graft. . .I think.

**DrAndy** · 14-08-2009, 06:59 PM

killing people is also illegal, at least in Thailand, even with a WP

**robuzo** · 14-08-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by DrAndy

killing people is also illegal, at least in Thailand, even with a WP

So the cops that shot up all the "drug dealers"- Thaksin issued them 007 I guess. Come to think of it, he does look a little like Judi Dench.

**DrAndy** · 14-08-2009, 09:23 PM

apparently they were not people, they were scum, so no problem

even if innocent scum

**DrAndy** · 14-08-2009, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by DrivingForce

geeezussss!! I've been wiping my own ass all this time

you can stop once it is clean

if you keep doing it, you may get an infection

**troehr** · 07-11-2009, 07:45 PM

The short answer is it is illegal to work without a work permit. If it is a valid and upright job offer, they should give you a work permit or at least help you with the paperwork. Work permits are hardly ever given for part time jobs. They do not want to pay the fees. If you do have a work permit for a job, it is only valid for that job and does not cover working somewhere else. Having said this, many people work as freelance and part time teachers without work permits. It is illegal, but often done.

Tim

**Fondles** · 07-11-2009, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Chairman Mao

If you want to work a non contract job it's not going to come with a WP.

What if a current "contract" employee went "permanent", is a WP still available ??

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