For your information.

[Loy Toy]

I just received my umpteenth annual work permit and note that the forms to be filled out and the new basic requirements have changed quite a bit as of this year.

Firstly, you need to have a medical certificate stating that you are clear of most diseases, alcoholism and are not a drug addict. Passed with flying colours.

Secondly, I got busted for non show for my 3 monthly report to the immigration and that cost me 2,000.00 Baht in fines. I have never been questioned before about not reporting and this was a bit of a shock when they pulled me up.

Thirdly, and most surprisingly I was offered for a fee of an extra 7,000.00 Baht a 2 year work permit with a 2 year multiple entry visa.

And that offer came at the 24th hour and just as I was to pick-up my passport and permit books.

I am not sure if this is a new law but it certainly is a good one.

[alwarner]

How do they test to see if you're an alkie?

Do they leave a load of booze knocking about the office, and then make an excuse about having to go and do some photocopying??

[Loy Toy]

How do they test to see if you're an alkie?

A blood test mate.

In fact most of the rig workers I know have to have a medical clearance before they can rejoin their work company.

[alwarner]

i see, so could you be a pisshead, do a few days dry and pass or is it more sophisticated than that?

[Loy Toy]

i see, so could you be a pisshead, do a few days dry and pass or is it more sophisticated than that?

These blokes I know have a few dry days before they have their tests.

In fact I have no idea about how long the remnants of alcohol can be traced within your body.

Apparently marijuana remains in your system for some time.

[alwarner]

it's not long with ale. weed up to a month i believe depending on how much you use it.

[Orroz]

Thirdly, and most surprisingly I was offered for a fee of an extra 7,000.00 Baht a 2 year work permit with a 2 year multiple entry visa.

So did you take them up on this offer?

[Fondles]

Thirdly, and most surprisingly I was offered for a fee of an extra 7,000.00 Baht a 2 year work permit with a 2 year multiple entry visa.

And that offer came at the 24th hour and just as I was to pick-up my passport and permit books.

I am not sure if this is a new law but it certainly is a good one.

Wow its almost doubled for the 2 yearly (mine done in 2009), thank fuck my employer pays it, I heard somewhere it goes 1yr/2yr then 5 yr, my 2yr is due for renewal at the end of the year I'll update if the give me 5 yrs.

Did they give you a visa or a 2 yr extension of your permission to stay ?

[Loy Toy]

The 7 diseases identified on the certificate are all treatable, including syphilis and I wonder what they would do if you failed the physical.

Strangely enough no requirement to undergo a HIV test.

[Loy Toy]

Wow its almost doubled for the 2 yearly (mine done in 2009)

That includes the work permit and multiple entry visa (7,000.00 Baht) covering 12 months. I don't think it has doubled mate.

[Fondles]

Wow its almost doubled for the 2 yearly (mine done in 2009)

That includes the work permit and multiple entry visa (7,000.00 Baht) covering 12 months. I don't think it has doubled mate.

Its doubled as in my current 2 yr work permit cost 3,500b in 2009, am surprised they give you a visa, usually its an extension on your permission to stay, is the labour Dept issuing Visa's these days ?

[DrAndy]

it's not long with ale. weed up to a month i believe depending on how much you use it.

and coke, heroin?

[Loy Toy]

Its doubled as in my current 2 yr work permit cost 3,500b in 2009, am surprised they give you a visa, usually its an extension on your permission to stay, is the labour Dept issuing Visa's these days ?

I go to the One Stop Immigration Department on Rama 4 Road almost opposite Suriwongse Road.

I always understood that the Work permit and visa dates should be aligned and this department has both divisions (Work Permit and Immigration) on the same floor.

I think that is why it is called the One Stop Shop.

[Fondles]

Its doubled as in my current 2 yr work permit cost 3,500b in 2009, am surprised they give you a visa, usually its an extension on your permission to stay, is the labour Dept issuing Visa's these days ?

I go to the One Stop Immigration Department on Rama 4 Road almost opposite Suriwongse Road.

I always understood that the Work permit and visa dates should be aligned and this department has both divisions (Work Permit and Immigration) on the same floor.

I think that is why it is called the One Stop Shop.

Yep I go to the same place (well HR does, I just show up to sign the paperwork when its ready), are you on a visa or an extension ?

[Loy Toy]

Yep I go to the same place (well HR does, I just show up to sign the paperwork when its ready), are you on a visa or an extension ?

A visa along with the work permit, 2 years as of today.

I understand that companies that have BOI status can apply for longer terms then 1 year but my company is privately owned.

They have asked why I don't apply for PR but I cannot see any advantages. And you must apply for a work permit and if you want to leave the Kingdom you have to apply for an exit permit which takes 2 days application and approval time.

[Fondles]

Nice one, I did not know they can issue a visa in country, they give me a multi entry extension on the permission to stay that was first issued to align my original 3 month single entry non B visa 5 yrs ago to my work permit, hence I do not have a visa.

[Thetyim]

A visa along with the work permit, 2 years as of today.

Scan it and post it up

[Loy Toy]

Scan it and post it up

Don't know if your allowed to do that being a private government document but if there is no problem I have no problems doing it.

Do you suspect I am telling a porky mate?

[Fondles]

Scan it and post it up

Don't know if your allowed to do that being a private government document but if there is no problem I have no problems doing it.

Do you suspect I am telling a porky mate?

Is a visa a private government document these days, they seem to give them to anyone ?

Anyways, good to hear your all sorted and legal for a few more years, the piece of mind is very nice.

[Loy Toy]

Is a visa a private government document these days

Well it is pretty private between me and them and who knows what laws I may be unknowingly breaking.

Yes mate, it is nice to know I have another couple of years in Paradise.

Anyways, good to hear your all sorted and legal for a few more years, the piece of mind is very nice.

[Thetyim]

Do you suspect I am telling a porky mate?

I know someone who will be interested it getting the same.
Need to be able to show him something

[Loy Toy]

I know someone who will be interested it getting the same.
Need to be able to show him something

Better still I can give you the number of the lady who arranged mine and your friend can speak to her direct. And she's quite cheap and efficient.

[rickschoppers]

it's not long with ale. weed up to a month i believe depending on how much you use it.

and coke, heroin?

C'mon Dr. A., you know the answer to your own question. You just trying to have some fun?

[joepattaya]

i see, so could you be a pisshead, do a few days dry and pass or is it more sophisticated than that?

Point is, if you get caught at work, pissed, they have a reason to kick you out instantly.

[Fondles]

Still keen to see this visa.

Visa = Border run every 90 days.
Extension = Reporting address every 90 days.