ponder Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) I have a B.A., a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and a Thai Teacher's Licence. I resigned from my full-time teaching job last April and switched to a retirement visa; however, I find that I still need to work for another two or three years. I have been offered a position teaching English in a very small language school where the only teachers would be the (Thai) owner and myself. Is it possible for such a language school to offer a work permit (the owner is not sure about it)? Thanks in advance for any constructive advice. Edited May 26, 2020 by ponder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I don't think you will be able to get a work permit since it requires at least 4 Thai employees to get one. Another problem is that you would not be able to get a work permit with an extension based upon retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponder Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 The retirement issue is not a problem, as I would leave the country (when possible) and get a tourist or non-B, but the 4 Thai employees requirement is. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crickets Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 It depends on the relationship with the owner and the employment department. Anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdm Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I personally know of a situation where a language school with a thai owner was able to obtain a work permit for a uk passport holder to teach English, there were no other employees, he did have a non teaching related degree and not sure if that is relevant but yes, it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McArie Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) I was under impression that the "4 or more Thais employed" rule is only in case the business owner is a foreigner. If the business owner is a Thai national, then this restriction does not apply. However, for those who teach, all usual rules for a teaching permission apply (incl. for foreigners teaching English). The only issue may be to establish a credibility of a teaching English business entity (e.g. school) in the sense it fulfils the prescribed norms for such business (if any), so that their request for a work-permit (in case of a foreign teacher) is granted. N.B.: this is just my impression, "a vague recollection", of an information I've read somewhere a long time ago... got to be checked, as may be outdated. Edited June 3, 2020 by McArie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponder Posted June 7, 2020 Author Share Posted June 7, 2020 Thanks to everybody for these constructive posts. The owner of the school is currently seeking legal advice, and if I find out anything conclusive, I will reveal it her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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