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[tttompatz]

the title says it... and the old threads were ambiguous at best.

Do I need to get a new CRC / CBC to work in Thailand (legally)?
Is is a requirement to get a non-immigrant "B" visa or work permit?

I am coming from Korea (where it is a requirement) so it is not a problem other than the time involved in getting one but if I need one then I need to know so I can order it soon.

If it is needed, does it need an embassy/consulate certification or notarization?
I am Canadian so we don't do apostile (not a treaty member).

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[Gypsy King]

Yes you do need to get a new CRC to work in the LOS legally and to get a work permit under the new laws. Also remember you will need some money..MOD EDIT to get through the work visa process etc. Thailand is becoming a very expensive destination to teach even though it pays English teachers probably the lowest EFL wages in Asia. Good luck!

[MaiPenRai]

I beleive it is technically required to get a work permit (done in Thailand after you have your Visa and a job). The majority of embassies/consulates (Visa) don't ask for a criminal check. It doesn't need to be apostilled, but that could always change.

You can get a criminal check done in Bangkok for about $10. It is accepted for work permit purposes in Thailand. It takes about 20 minutes to do and about 2-4 weeks to process. PM me if you want info on where and how to do this.

[exu156]

Please help! Would love some information on where to go in Bangkok to get a criminal record check.

[Pauleddy]

When I first came here from the UK, I was told to get a check made, but nobody HERE (police, school, uni, immig) ever asked for one.

I would be very interested in knowing to whom I could pay 10usd here in BKK for a check, as a Limey with no record. MOD EDIT Or will someone actually contact Scotland Yard (cheap!)?

Or does it mean that the local sergeant in brown gets tea-money for saying that Eddy never did nuffin in LOS?

Do the schools now ask for this because of the swirly man? But the unis not, despite the short skirts and tight pants of my freshmen who are only children, barely 18?

Yours confused as usual

Eddy

[mdoor]

[NigerianWhisper]

Internal police certificates are obtained from the Royal Thai Police, Special Branch.

It is a very painless process. Can't remember the exact cost but around 4-500 baht I think? Took about 2 weeks before I went back to collect.

Royal Thai Police in Bangkok.

Get off the BTS at Chitlom and walk about 6 blocks. The Royal Police are located next to the Royal Police Hospital.

The building number you need to look for is 24. (Last time I went)

[Dave_1]