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		<description>Work Permits and Visa Talk. Non Imm Visas etc</description>
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			<title>New Immigration Laws .... maybe</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/new-immigration-laws-maybe-t1071.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Any foreigner wishing to enter Thailand on a Tourist visa may stay in the country no longer than 270 days in any 12 month period.



Any foreigner entering Thailand on a non immigrant multiple 'B' visa must show work permit on entry. When exiting Thailand they will be required to submit a tax clearance certificate.



Any foreigner entering Thailand on a non immigrant 'O' visa must show proof of A copy of bank statement showing not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate with a monthly  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:31:47 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Work Permit Rules</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/work-permit-rules-t1059.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Required fees for a work permit

- Fee 750 - 3,000 baht (depending on the length of your work permit)A FOREIGNER WHO RECEIVES A WORK PERMIT MUST FOLLOW THESE REGULATIONS: 



1. Carry the work permit with him/her or keep it in the office during working hours to show to government officers any time. 



PENALTY : Anyone who violate this rule will be fined not more than 1,000 baht . 



 



2. The foreigner must perform the work according to the work permit only to. If he/ she wants to do different  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:21:54 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/work-permit-rules-t1059.htm#7734</comments>
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			<title>Now it's $82 to for add'l visa pages to a US Passport!!!</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/now-it-s-82-to-for-add-l-visa-pages-to-a-us-passport-t1044.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>The Teabagger</dc:creator>
			<description>Lots of increased passport fees coming into effect for Americans on the 13th.  

 

Take a look:

 

http://travel.state.gov/news/news_5078.html

 

 

*A passport renewal just went up from &#36;75 to &#36;110.  Of course an increase was expected, but a 50% increase???

 

*THE WORST is a new &#36;82 fee to add additional passport visa pages.  Last year I got it done at the Embassy last year for free!

 

WTF?  All they did was glue about 30 extra pages to your passport.  Sure, I can understand  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:10:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/now-it-s-82-to-for-add-l-visa-pages-to-a-us-passport-t1044.htm#7562</comments>
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			<title>WP -syphilis</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/wp-syphilis-t1028.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Snowflake</dc:creator>
			<description>I learned today that if you change schools and try to get a new workpermit you now have to test yourself for syphilis... Invasion of privacy, sure, but do  you want the workpermit???

Many reasons to argue that there is no need for the Government to know what STD's we have but then again, can we really fight it? Before it used to be the mother of one of our students that was the head of the workpermit office, that has no changed so we are toast over here... Lucky I do not have to check myself!!!

Funny  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:59:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/wp-syphilis-t1028.htm#7409</comments>
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			<title>Elephantitis...of the testicles???</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/elephantitisof-the-testicles-t1030.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>The Teabagger</dc:creator>
			<description>I've got a friend who helps teachers get jobs.  Of course, he has to deal with the new work permits for the new teachers.  He's at a private school and some stuff is the same.  For example, men must wear suit jackets in their photos.  However, about the medical certificates, only a syphillis test is needed at my school which is a public school.  Check out what might be OR ARE the new requirements for a private school:

 Medical certificates. Up to yesterday the medical certificate requirements  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 05:21:23 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/elephantitisof-the-testicles-t1030.htm#7446</comments>
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			<title>90 day reporting ..... don't be late!</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/90-day-reporting-don-t-be-late-t984.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Just got back from my 90 day reporting, a day late I was too. The guy behind the counter informed me and asked me to tell the farangs here that if they are late, even one day they will be fined between B2,000 and B5,000. He didn't fine me but did say that if I was late again, I would be fined.
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I don't know what happened to the 7 day 'grace' period but you have been warned.]]></description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:13:51 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/90-day-reporting-don-t-be-late-t984.htm#7047</comments>
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			<title>Work Permit requirements</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/work-permit-requirements-t821.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>It's hiring and firing season again and some may be worried about how to obtain a 'little blue book'. Here are the details:



W.P.2

(FOR FIRST TIME APPLICATION OR REAPPLICATION DUE TO EXPIRING)



QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APPLICATION

1. Having residence in the Kingdom or having permission To stay in the Kingdom temporarily under immigration law (only NON-IMMIGRANT VISA is acceptable).

2. Having the knowledge and/or skills to perform the work as stated in the application for a work permit.

3.  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/work-permit-requirements-t821.htm#5871</comments>
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			<title>Teachers Licence</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/teachers-licence-t607.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Danny</dc:creator>
			<description>I'm looking for information relating to TL's. I've been teaching in Thailand for seven years and it looks as if I will be out of a job/visa come next April if I don't get a licence or &quot;start&quot; a BA Ed degree......by that date (300,000 baht or advice anyone).

 

I have a BTEC HND Business Studies, Grad IPM, CELTA (Swanage, UK) etc, plus my experience, but it looks as if it will all count for nothing!!! I live here with a Thai wife, child, house etc and it's all looking pretty dodgy.

  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:55:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/teachers-licence-t607.htm#4329</comments>
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			<title>Big hike in WP fees rumoured</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/big-hike-in-wp-fees-rumoured-t399.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>The recent rumors of substantial increases in work permit fees may be well-founded. Discussions are underway in the Department of Employment that could once again lead to massive hikes in these annual fees. The current fee for a new work permit, or renewal of a one-year permit, is 3,000 baht. 



The office of Thanawan Tongsukchote, head of the Phuket Provincial Employment Office, confirmed to the Gazette this morning that an increase in the fees is indeed &quot;under consideration&quot;. And  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:59:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/big-hike-in-wp-fees-rumoured-t399.htm#2726</comments>
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			<title>Free visas backfire on honorary consulates</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/free-visas-backfire-on-honorary-consulates-t112.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>The future of honorary Thai consulates around the world is in doubt following the Thai government’s move to waive tourist visa fees until March 2010.



The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced that as of today all foreigners applying for single-entry tourist visas at Thai embassies, consulates and honorary consulates will be exempt from fees.



Some honorary Thai consulates fear the move will cost them millions of baht in lost visa revenue and could result in their closure.



Alan  ...</description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:48:01 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/free-visas-backfire-on-honorary-consulates-t112.htm#304</comments>
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			<title>What visa are you on?</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/what-visa-are-you-on-t85.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Admin</dc:creator>
			<description>Most , I nearly typed moist there ..... teachers here are on Non 'B' visas. If you are married here, to a Thai national you are entitled to a Non 'O' visa. Right, there is not that much of a difference but the Non 'O' does have a few extra benefits, the biggest being that should you get sacked/leave your job you can escape the 7 day 'get out of the country' rule. You still can stay here for the validity of your visa and get that visa extended. 



What kinnd of visa are you on?

 



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			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:12:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/what-visa-are-you-on-t85.htm#196</comments>
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			<title>Tip of the year!</title>
			<link>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/tip-of-the-year-t17.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Snowflake</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Go down to the local immigration office and give the boss a bottle of Red label, bring in some fruit and some cookies. 
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You will never be met with an angry face again, even if you have messed up!]]></description>
			<category>Dreaded Paperwork</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://www.nakhonsrithammarat.com/dreaded-paperwork-f22/tip-of-the-year-t17.htm#31</comments>
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