Are work permits employer specific

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Papa Goose
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Are work permits employer specific

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Hi all,

We are Brits currently working in Switzerland where they have a number of different types of permit some allowing residency only some work and residency, some are unrestricted so you can switch jobs without having to re-apply (normally EU or non EU after 5 years), some are linked to a specific employer where any change of jobs requires a new permit application (normally non EU). Other than being hard to get, what's the situation with Thai work permits please.
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Yes, they are employer specific as far as I'm aware. You can't get general work permits here.
The address of your place of employment is stated on the work permit, and technically it is supposed to be kept at the place of employment.
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:agree:

2 years duration, employer specific.
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And work specific, you are only allowed to do the duties as outlined in your work permit.
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Papa Goose, you're kind of firing 'scatter shot' questions about starting a business or working here. You can't compare Thailand's residence or employment regulations with any western nation.

Teaching is the most widely used option to get an annual working extension, but that doesn't sound like the sort of time filler you're looking for.

Have a look at the Thai immigration website, which should answer all your questions and show you how restricted your employment options are and that if you can afford to stay here on the basis of retirement you should do so.

If you are desperate to do some form of work, find something that can be done extremely quietly without ruffling any feathers or anything over the Internet.

Good luck. :cheers:
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