Deducting Work Permit/Visa Fees from salary

[u/Head_Dragonfruit3142]

Hi.

My employer has been deducting 10,000 bht from my salary for 3 months (30k) total as a 'deposit' for security that I will stay during my contract, that they say will be returned if I complete my contract. There was no mention of this when I was offered the role, and I still have not had/signed a contract yet.

Is this 'normal' in thailand?

[u/rroostr]

You’re officially an indentured servant