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markg · 25th January 2007, 19:24

Sunbelt asia summed it up nicely in some other thread. You cannot work without a work permit.
In the past, it has been the case where schools, immigration and the labour office have taken the best part of 3 months to sort out your paperwork........and of course everyone was working during that time.
Seems like the times, they are a-changin though.
I had a friend who's work wouldnt let her in the building til the WP was in their office. Too risky they said. They let her stay at home on full pay for the 10 days or so it takes to process everything.

See - they can do it quickly if they want to.
Its bollox to suggest it takes months to process - they are hving you on mate, and if you get caught, the buck stops with you.
Chances of getting caught are low, but you need to be aware of the letter of the law - and it now seems to be being applied a little more
Good Luck

25th January 2007, 19:24	#5 (permalink)
markg markg is..... Established User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Thailand Posts: 402 vCash: 1850 Rep Power: 46	Re: 2 month Thai Tourist Visa from Vientiane in Laos 2 months Sunbelt asia summed it up nicely in some other thread. You cannot work without a work permit. In the past, it has been the case where schools, immigration and the labour office have taken the best part of 3 months to sort out your paperwork........and of course everyone was working during that time. Seems like the times, they are a-changin though. I had a friend who's work wouldnt let her in the building til the WP was in their office. Too risky they said. They let her stay at home on full pay for the 10 days or so it takes to process everything. See - they can do it quickly if they want to. Its bollox to suggest it takes months to process - they are hving you on mate, and if you get caught, the buck stops with you. Chances of getting caught are low, but you need to be aware of the letter of the law - and it now seems to be being applied a little more Good Luck __________________ "Good morning teacha, how are YOU toDay!" Today i am suffering from tremendous bowel pain and have a ringing in my ears. "Thank you teacha, we are fine TOO"