geovalin Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 The Labour Ministry is preparing a directive to bar foreign nationals from self-employment in 10 categories of work, including as managers of human resources or administration in private companies. Heng Sour, a ministry spokesman, yesterday said the other categories included being taxi, tuk-tuk or rickshaw drivers, barbers, street vendors, or running small businesses. He noted that foreigners who live and work in the Kingdom will also have to contribute $360 annually to the economy. “The jobs which most of them will be barred from is informal work, including driving taxis, tuk-tuks and rickshaws, selling on streets, being barbers, carrying out delivery services or running small businesses,” Mr Sour said. “The ministry is preparing a directive and will issue it soon.” He said that the ministry will also ban foreigners from taking up positions as managers of human resources or administration in private institutions or enterprises. “In order to receive permission for using foreigners to work with them, the enterprises or institutions have to show that they have given priority to recruiting Cambodians or that the foreigners have expert skills which Cambodian people do not in order to run their businesses,” Mr Sour noted. read more https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50624564/foreigners-to-be-barred-from-10-types-of-jobs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I personally have not met any retired expats aspiring to become a rickshaw driver to supplement their income... Stopping small businesses? What does this mean? What qualifies as a small business with this government? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingemar Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Time to live Cambodia, same at Thailand. Now Laos or other asia country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 No selling Som Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
userabcd Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 ''Not allowed to run a small business'' seems to be a pretty broad stroke of the pen. ''He noted that foreigners who live and work in the Kingdom will also have to contribute $360 annually to the economy'' - This seems to be pretty low if running a business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchdude Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 maybe it's an attempt to stop the Chinese invasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Oh boy, this is hopefully gonna shut up all those burnt out expats bitterly whinging about Thailand and repeatedly telling us how Cambodia looks like an attractive option these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Oh dear. Just when I was in the middle of getting financing for my first tuk tuk. Guess its back to pedal power again for my regular passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianezy0 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I was thinking of starting this franchise when I employ guys 60+ as gigolo’s down Walking St. Guess I will take my business elsewhere. It had so much potential too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 There seems to be more and more anti-foreigner actions/policies and sentiment recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Denim said: Oh dear. Just when I was in the middle of getting financing for my first tuk tuk. Guess its back to pedal power again for my regular passengers. Read it again. Rickshaws are also banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunKenAP Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Read the first post. This looks like something reported in the Cambodia News not Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, Old Croc said: Read it again. Rickshaws are also banned. What has Rick Shaw done to get himself banned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Oh this is a surprise? Really? Thailand doesn't want foreigners, why do you think BJ was invented. Why do you think Thai immigrations laws are stronger & more effective than China's and Trump's wall combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyT Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 21 minutes ago, mike787 said: Oh this is a surprise? Really? Thailand doesn't want foreigners, why do you think BJ was invented. Why do you think Thai immigrations laws are stronger & more effective than China's and Trump's wall combined. Didn't read the article, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Puchaiyank said: I personally have not met any retired expats aspiring to become a rickshaw driver to supplement their income... Stopping small businesses? What does this mean? What qualifies as a small business with this government? Keep your pants on, it’s not this government but in Cambodia ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Seems the usual whingers' shoulder chips are so big that they can't even read where this is taking place. I can't wait for one of them to state that this is the last straw, so will be moving to Cambodia. Thai immigration should rename their policy to "smart guys in, fools out" as that seems to be where it's heading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, mike787 said: Oh this is a surprise? Really? Thailand doesn't want foreigners, why do you think BJ was invented. Why do you think Thai immigrations laws are stronger & more effective than China's and Trump's wall combined. Well from my knowledge BJ was invented to provide man with immense pleasure provided by the woman . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Cambodian news....:) I bet some Pattaya bar owners just got their knickers in a twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Often these type of Cambodian decrees aimed at restricting foreigners are aimed at their neighbour to the East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, ballpoint said: Seems the usual whingers' shoulder chips are so big that they can't even read where this is taking place. I can't wait for one of them to state that this is the last straw, so will be moving to Cambodia. Thai immigration should rename their policy to "smart guys in, fools out" as that seems to be where it's heading. so you think whinging about whingers is any better - it isn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexlowe Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, BestB said: Keep your pants on, i Nah, this is the funniest thread I've read all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shy coconut Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, ChipButty said: No selling Som Tam Is there a big market for Som Tam in Cambodia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpoint Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Just now, smedly said: so you think whinging about whingers is any better - it isn't You need to learn the difference between laughing at, and whinging about, something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Not Thailand related if I'm reading correctly Sent from my SM-P555 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Guess this <deleted> some Thai craft beer breweries too, aren't they all in Cambodia and Laos because micro breweries aren't allowed here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 43 minutes ago, mike787 said: Oh this is a surprise? Really? Thailand doesn't want foreigners, why do you think BJ was invented. Why do you think Thai immigrations laws are stronger & more effective than China's and Trump's wall combined. what does that have to do with Cambodia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, RobboR said: Can you feel the love, it's oozing out of every orifice Some more than others ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 But I may continue selling my BBQ, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Old Croc said: Read it again. Rickshaws are also banned. Hell.....missed that. Oh well , hoop and stick with an umbrella it will have to be but I think it will lose me customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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