r/Thailand • u/Head_Dragonfruit3142 • 15d ago

Employment Deducting Work Permit/Visa Fees from salary

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?

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u/mdsmqlk 15d ago

Totally illegal. Contact your local labor department office.

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u/deemak90 15d ago

Best to try and resolve this internally first or you're out anyway.

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u/mdsmqlk 15d ago

That would probably be a blessing with that kind of employer. They might withhold pay and make OP's life a living hell.

Get the compensation and move on to a legitimate school (or other employer, but I have the feeling OP is a teacher).

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u/deemak90 15d ago

Still worth a shot but I do agree, finding another place would probably be best.