firecat69 Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 i have young friend who is BI. He has been to Thailand with me on last 3 trips. He apparently has a serious offer from one of the biggest Lady GO Go's to becone their Dance instructor and star in their show. They will meet in 2 days to discuss specifics. !. Hope someone might be able to give me a range for what salary he can expect. 2. Want to know what papers he needs in hand before beginning work so he does not get into trouble with Immigration. This is a very large and prosperous Club and has a sister Club in BKK. I believe they are serious but have no idea what expectations he should have about salary and paperwork requirements. All thoughts will be appreciated. Quote
Guest stef Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 i have young friend who is BI. He has been to Thailand with me on last 3 trips. He apparently has a serious offer from one of the biggest Lady GO Go's to becone their Dance instructor and star in their show. They will meet in 2 days to discuss specifics. !. Hope someone might be able to give me a range for what salary he can expect. 2. Want to know what papers he needs in hand before beginning work so he does not get into trouble with Immigration. This is a very large and prosperous Club and has a sister Club in BKK. I believe they are serious but have no idea what expectations he should have about salary and paperwork requirements. All thoughts will be appreciated. I am not sure how serious an offer can be here in Thailand, especially if the guy is used to make monney in the " American way ". I doubt the pay check will be the same.. Quote
Gaybutton Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 I can't provide an answer about what he'll be paid, but I can tell you he must obtain a work permit in order to be able to work in Thailand at all, even if he receives no salary. He'll have to obtain that through his local Immigration Police office. His potential employer or a Thai attorney should be able to help him fill out the paperwork and obtain the permit. He will have to enter Thailand on a non-immigrant visa in order to be eligible for a work permit. He will not be able to obtain it on a tourist visa. He will also have to open a Thai bank account if he has not already done so. The minimum deposit with most Thai banks in order to open an account is 500 baht. Whatever he does, make sure he does not attempt to work without first obtaining the work permit. Quote
Guest wowpow Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 www.thaivisa.com How to get a Thai work permit First, you must have a Non-Immigrant visa to apply for a work permit. Required fees for a work permit - Fee 750 - 3,000 baht (depending on the length of your work permit) Related link: Obtaining work permits remains a time-consuming process, New work permit rules, May 2002 Questions about work permits? Visit our web board! 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 foreign must perform the work according to the work permit only to. If he/ she wants to do different work or change locality of working place, this change must be approved. PENALTY : Anyone who violate this rule will be inprisoned not more than 1 month or fined not more than 2,000 baht or both. 3. The foreign who wishes to continue working musto apply for an extension before the expiration date. PENALTY : Anyone who violates this rule will be imprisoned not more than 3 months or fined not more than 5,000 baht or both. 4. If his/her work permit is materially damaged or lost,The foreign must apply for substitute within 15 days from the date he/she knows about the damage or disappearance of the work permit. PENALTY : Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 500 baht . 5. In case the foreign changes his/her first name, last name, nationality , address, or name of the working place, he/she must notify the Employment Service office to update the information as soon as possible. 6. After the to foreign resigns from work, the foreign must return the work permit within 7 days from the date of the resignation PENALTY : Anyone who violates this rule will be fined not more than 1000 baht. EMPLOYERS WISHING TO EMPLOY A FOREIGNER MUST DO THE FOLLOWING 1.Do not employ the foreign without a work permit. Do not allow the foreign to perform work other than that which is specified in his/her work permit, or to work under any other conditions than those specified in the work permit. PENALTY : Imprisonment of not more than 3 years or fine of not more than 60,000 baht or both. 2. An employer who employs the foreign to work or transfers him/her to work elsewhere or allows the foreign to resign must notify the Nakhon Ratchasima Employment Service Office within 15 days from the employment, transfer or termination date PENALTY : Anyone who violate this rule will be fined not more than 1,000 baht . NOTE: All aliens engaged in any kind of work in Thailand must hold a valid work permit, issued principally by the Department of Employment of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare pursuant to the Alien Employment Act B.E. 2521 (A.D. 1978). The term "work" is defined very broadly, covering both physical and mental activities, whether or not for wages or other remuneration. Working without a valid work permit even for a day is a criminal offense. The validity period of a work permit is governed by the holder's immigration status, i.e. a work permit usually expires on the last day of the period of stay allowed by immigration officials as shown on the alien's visa. Aliens holding transit and tourist visas are not permitted to work. ========================= Despite the sound advice from Gaybutton (what a law abiding guy he is) and above, it seems to be common practice to employ someone and apply for the permit while he is working. The biggest danger is that the employer does not bother to apply for a work permit for the worker. This seems to happen more in education than elsewhere. I don't know what a reasonable salary for the job may be. A Thai friend of a friend was paid 25,000 a month for choreographer at a Bangkok transvestite show. Foreigners would expect at least double that and probably three or four times. Recruiting foreigners by the top schools entails them paying for air fares, a relocation costs, accommodation allowance, medical insurance, flights home for annual holidays etc. Quote
Guest A Rose By Any Other Name Posted November 9, 2006 Posted November 9, 2006 Whatever he does, make sure he does not attempt to work without first obtaining the work permit. Same posting, new day. While perhaps not advisable, many foreigners are indeed working here "under the radar." Like in any country, it is a risk, but still exists with very few incidents. As always, it is your friend's choice in the end. Just make sure he is well informed. TR The Rose Quote
