WebGuy Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hello, My company already submitted the wp issuance request, however, our target for having me started working on 15th December looks unachievable. Is there an option to start working before the wp gets issued i.e. while it is in process to be issued? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 By law, no. You won't get any formal permission to start working until the WP is issued. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stud858 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 By law no, but I havent heard of one bad report from people who Started months before a wp was handed over. It seems the made up law by organisations is that you'll be fine. At your own risk of course. In the current climate I wouldn't risk it. Actually I stopped working in Thailand a while ago due to all sorts of administrative difficulties, this issue, one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meinphuket Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I thought new labour laws allow work without permit for 2 weeks max. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Didn't stop my company from expecting me to work. Although they start my pay day from date of my NonB stamp in my passport. Its a bit grey area as WP takes a 2-3 weeks once applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebGuy Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 I also thought that a foreigner can work 2 weeks without a wp if the wp issuance is in process. Anyone else heard something about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Keep the WP in your possession, it belongs to you not the company. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, WebGuy said: I also thought that a foreigner can work 2 weeks without a wp if the wp issuance is in process. Anyone else heard something about this? No more than a bar story. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said: Keep the WP in your possession, it belongs to you not the company. When you go to the labour office to sign it pick it up and stick it in your pocket. Your company/school will tell you they 'must' keep it. ( BS ) Make a copy and sign it and give that to them. Just make sure you don't lose it. It must be in your hands when/wherever you are working. Edited December 9, 2018 by overherebc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 The WP office will ask for a deposit to begin the process. Once you have the receipt, you can start to work. This has always been the case for me for 9 years and is confirmed by the WP office. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebGuy Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 I will be employed as an expert and BOI need to approve my work position. The WP issuance has been taking too long and our goal was that I start working on 15th December. The company hired an agency to deal with this process and this is why I am wondering if I can start working earlier. 3 minutes ago, thequietman said: The WP office will ask for a deposit to begin the process. Once you have the receipt, you can start to work. This has always been the case for me for 9 years and is confirmed by the WP office. The WP and visa extension request will be applied for online and one start one stop is involved. Not sure where I could get a receipt from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) According to the law you need a work permit to work, so if you start working without having one you are acting illegal. Of course your local labour office might not enforce this law, but you never know. If the head of your local labor office writes a paper for you which clearly states that he allows you to start working while they are processing the work permit for you, it's probably ok, but other than that you should not start to work. Edited December 9, 2018 by jackdd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, thequietman said: The WP office will ask for a deposit to begin the process. Once you have the receipt, you can start to work. This has always been the case for me for 9 years and is confirmed by the WP office. Legally not correct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, stevenl said: Legally not correct. However, in reality ............ true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebGuy Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'll try to find some workaround. Will talk with the outsourcing company that deals with this and let you know if something worked out. Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Depends where your located / industry etc., but in my experience WPs nowadays issued quite quickly, within 3 or 4 working days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstarbkk Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Thaivisa - Home of people shopping for the answer they want to hear! True: people have started working after applying for their WP since time immemorial. Also true: No work is legally permitted unless a valid work permit is in the possession of the (foreign) person working. Additionally true: The law in Thailand is whatever the official in front of you says it is. Not his colleague at the next desk over... not the hotline in Bangkok... not the ministry website, and certainly not what some guy on TV says. So, if you want to sleep well at night, follow the most literal and conservative interpretation of the rules and you will most likely be okay. Or, If you have a bit of a gambler personality, pick the answer on TV that most closely meets what you actually want to do and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now