Work Permit for volunteers

skyaslimit Contributor

Member since 08 May 2013

skyaslimitContributor16 June 2013 04:57:24

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As far as I am aware every one involved in volunteer work in Thailand must obtain a work permit , there must be a juristic entity where you volunteer for : a registered charity or a government organization, for at least 4 hours a week. the documentation required is same as a regular work permit for a paid job.
Any thoughts?

Straydog Serial expat

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StraydogSerial expat16 June 2013 06:25:44

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All you say is true.

scottmallon Serial expat

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scottmallonSerial expat16 June 2013 12:59:46

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Yes, this is true.

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thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP16 June 2013 13:27:53

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skyaslimit wrote:
As far as I am aware every one involved in volunteer work in Thailand must obtain a work permit , there must be a juristic entity where you volunteer for : a registered charity or a government organization, for at least 4 hours a week. the documentation required is same as a regular work permit for a paid job.
Any thoughts?

I wrote an article on this subject a while back. A case of buyer beware since many organisations offering volunteering posts require the volunteer to pay for the privledge.聽 Sadly a big percentage of these con merchants omit to mention visa and work permit requirements.

Search "volunteering Thailand" and read the small print and you will see what I mean.