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As the title of this video suggests, we are discussing Work Permits specifically work authorization in Thailand and failure to have work authorization. As discussed in many other videos, foreign nationals do not have an inherent right to work in Thailand. In fact Thailand pretty jealously guards the prerogative of granting work authorization as Thailand is looking to protect its local labour pool. 

I thought of making this video after reading a recent article from the Pattaya Mail, that is pattayamail.com, the article is titled: Summary of Thai visas available: January 2024. Quote: "Working without a permit can lead to deportation and blacklisting." And as usual I urge those who are watching this video, go check out that article in detail for further insight there. 

That said, the thing to take away from this video is yes, it is possible to be deported and blacklisted. We have done a number of videos in the past especially down in Phuket recently where Thai Immigration has been doing spot checks, going around and investigating based on locals' complaints about foreign nationals engaging not only in work, perhaps in an unauthorized manner, but even those who have work authorization engaging in restricted occupations which are limited only to Thai nationals. 

So the thing to understand is no, you do not have an unfettered right to work in Thailand; yes, you need to gain work authorization in order to be able to work in Thailand. And then even if you have work authorization, you need to be well aware that there are restricted occupations in Thailand which Farang, foreigners cannot engage it.  If you end up in violation of any of these rules yes one of two of the possible consequences are blacklisting in deportation to say nothing of possible detention and being fined in Thailand. So for foreigners come to Thailand to work it's a very, very good idea to get your ducks in a row, get your work authorization in a row and if you are concerned about whether or not something may fall under the auspices of the restricted occupations list, it may not be a terrible idea to contact a legal professional, gain some insight and guidance into how best to proceed.