In fact, that place is pretty good, with a tropical rainforest climate and rich resources. Take a look at the Chinese people in Thailand in the next article~~ It must be helpful to you

Thailand is from The Alien Employment Act was implemented in 1973. The law requires all foreigners working in Thailand to obtain a work permit before working in the country. The law was revised in 1978 to regulate the issuance and extension procedures of work permits, as well as the types of work that foreigners may be prohibited from engaging in.

1. Exemption

Foreigners engaged in the following occupations do not need a work permit: members of the diplomatic corps; members of the consular corps; representatives and officials of member states of the United Nations and its special agencies ;Private service personnel who come from abroad to work for the above-mentioned personnel; Persons who perform official duties under agreements between the Thai government and other countries or international organizations; Foreign personnel who enter Thailand for education, culture, art or sports; Persons who come with special approval from the Thai government Foreigners performing duties or performing tasks in Thailand.

2. Special exceptions

Although most foreigners must apply for a work permit and must not start working until the permit is issued, the Alien Work Act provides for the following situations: Special treatment is provided:

1) Urgent and important work

According to the Immigration Law, temporary entry into Thailand to perform any emergency and important matters and the stay in Thailand does not exceed 15 days People who do not need to obtain a work permit. However, these persons must submit a written report signed by themselves and endorsed by their employer, and approved by the Director of Immigration or his designated designee. Foreigners who enjoy this treatment can enter Thailand with any visa. There is no clear legal provision for so-called "urgent and important work", and whether to grant an exemption from the work permit is entirely decided by the management agency.

2) Investment Promotion

According to the Investment Promotion Act, foreigners trying to obtain a work permit in Thailand must submit a work permit within 30 days after receiving a notice of appointment from the Investment Promotion Board Apply. Such persons may perform authorized work while the government processes their application.

3. Procedure

This law requires foreigners working in Thailand to obtain a work permit before starting work. Chapter 8 of the Act provides that the employer may complete an application form on his behalf before commencing work. However, according to the Immigration Law, a work permit will only be issued when the foreigner enters Thailand in accordance with the Immigration Law, and must be collected in person.

The work permit is valid for the period only as long as the foreigner's non-immigrant visa allows him to stay in Thailand under the immigration laws. Therefore the work permit will be renewed based on the extension and renewal of the visa. For foreigners holding a Thai residence permit, the work permit can be renewed annually. The Department of Labor is specifically responsible for handling renewal matters. In principle, the initial validity period of a work permit is one year. The work permit must be renewed before it expires, otherwise it will automatically become invalid.

People entering Thailand as tourists or transit personnel do not need to apply for a work permit.

Study Abroad

[Xingui Net - Nanguo Morning Post] Departing from Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand, the bus we took was bumpy on the winding mountain road for more than 4 kilometers. Hours later, on the afternoon of September 21, we finally arrived in Betong County, Yala Province, the southernmost border of Thailand and Malaysia. This is the earliest place for Guangxi people to arrive in Thailand, and it is also the place where Guangxi people are most concentrated. Tens of thousands of Guangxi Chinese live and work here, forming Thailand's famous "Guangxi Village".

Betong is a mountainous area. The county town is not big, with two or three main streets, and most of the houses are built against the mountains. There is a clock tower in the center of Betong County. Across the street where the clock tower is located, there is a mailbox at the corner, about two meters high. It is said to be the largest mailbox in the world and has been applied for Guinness Records. Not far from the mailbox, in the green area of ??another street, two huge sculptured chickens stand impressively. These two chickens are Guangxi’s “Three Yellow Chickens” and have become one of Betong’s iconic city sculptures.

Betong is one of the areas with the highest concentration of Chinese in Thailand, and among the Chinese in Betong, people from Guangxi account for about 80%. The owner of the Cathay Hotel, the most exclusive hotel in Betong at present, is Mr. Huang Guizhong, whose ancestral home is Beiliu, Guangxi. He is the permanent honorary chairman of the "Baguitang" of the Guangxi Overseas Chinese Association in Betong. At the banquet for reporters, Mr. Huang and Liu Jinsheng, the chairman of "Baguitang" and others told us that the "Three Yellow Chickens" in Betong were hatched by their ancestors and fathers from eggs brought from Guangxi. "Guangxi Chicken", a white-cut three-yellow chicken made by Guangxi people in Betong, has become a famous dish in Thailand. Many Thai dignitaries have made a special trip from Bangkok to Betong in order to taste the authentic "Guangxi Chicken".

People from Guangxi grow rubber. Southern Thailand is rich in rubber, and Betong is the place with the best rubber and the highest yield among rubber producing areas. Thailand has now become a major rubber country in Southeast Asia, to which Guangxi people have contributed a lot.

More than 70 years ago, a group of young and middle-aged men from Rongxian, Beiliu, Cenxi and other places in Guangxi, some because they had no means of livelihood, and some because they were avoiding military service, fled to Guangxi with their wives and children or alone. Nanyang. Most of them went to Malaysia via Hong Kong via Singapore, and many went north from Malaysia to Thailand and settled in Betong.

Deng Yinsheng, vice-chairman of Baguitang, said that at that time, Betong was still a large virgin forest. After a large-scale influx of Guangxi people, they began to cut down trees to plant rubber. These Guangxi people work day and night in the rubber plantations, and most of them gradually transform from rubber tappers to rubber plantation owners. They grit their teeth and tighten their belts so that their children can receive a good education. The second generation of Guangxi people born in Thailand are currently in their 30s to 60s. They are mainly educated in Thai and can speak fluent Chinese.

These educated Guangxi Chinese are no longer content with farming in Betong, and are gradually moving north to big cities such as Hat Yai and Bangkok to start their own careers. Today, more than 90% of the Guangxi Chinese in Bangkok, Hat Yai and other places are children of farmers from Betong. The reporter arrived at Betong for the award ceremony on August 15th, which was the Mid-Autumn Festival. Although we are in a foreign country, far away from our hometown and relatives, this Mid-Autumn Festival in Betong is truly unforgettable for us.

For the overseas Chinese in Betong, August 15th is an important festival, and various overseas Chinese associations have grand celebrations. There are two Guangxi overseas Chinese groups in Betong, one is Baguitang and the other is Guangxi Association. Baguitang is the earliest Guangxi overseas Chinese group established in Thailand, so we participated in the Mid-Autumn Festival Party of Baguitang.

Baguitang is located in the center of Betong County. It is a 4-story building. The emblem hangs in the center of the lobby on the first floor, and there are libraries, activity rooms, etc. on the second and third floors. The wide corridors on each floor are hung with portraits of those who have made outstanding contributions to the construction of Bagui Hall and the development of Bagui children.

On the evening of the 21st, hundreds of folks from Guangxi gathered together. Under the leadership of the chairman of Bagui Hall, they solemnly worshiped their ancestors, then worshiped the moon, and then distributed mooncakes and grapefruits. , cakes, and the singing and dancing party started lively. In addition to singing and dancing, Bagui Hall's annual Mid-Autumn Festival Gala has a special program - awarding scholarships to the children of Bagui Hall who have outstanding academic performance.

Thirteen years ago, a Guangxi man in Betong raised a huge sum of money to deposit in the bank to encourage his children to study hard and make progress. The interest was taken out every year and used to reward the children with outstanding achievements. Scholarships are awarded at the annual Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. This year, 130 Bagui children received this honor.

It is precisely inspired by this spirit of endless struggle passed down from generation to generation that in this county, Guangxi people have the highest level of education, and the most powerful local economic industry is also controlled in this county. In the hands of Guangxi people.

Clothing:

Thai temples are sacred places recognized by Thai people. Please dress appropriately and modestly when entering Buddhist temples. Wearing any short skirts, shorts or topless tops will not be allowed. When entering a Buddhist temple, mosque or private residence, visitors are required to take off their shoes and be careful not to step on the threshold.

Thai women:

Usually Thai women are more conservative, please do not touch them (body) without their consent.

The head is sacred:

Do not touch other people’s heads and do not mess with other people’s hair. In Thailand, the human head is considered an important part of the body where spirits reside. If you accidentally bump someone's head, you should immediately and sincerely apologize. Thai people are taboo against outsiders touching the heads of children (especially young monks). Children's heads are only allowed to be touched by the king, monks and their own parents. Even barbers cannot touch other people's heads and must say "I'm sorry" before getting a haircut. When one person passes something to another, never pass it over the other person's head.

The left hand is unclean:

Thais believe that the right hand is clean but the left hand is unclean. The left hand can only be used to pick up unclean things. Therefore, holding important things with your left hand will be frowned upon. Left-handers can ignore it in daily life, but definitely not in formal situations. In more formal occasions, it is necessary to offer the gift with both hands. Using the left hand is considered to be contemptuous of others. Thais eat with their right hand and use their right hand when passing things to others to show respect. If you have to use your left hand as a last resort, you should first say "Left hand, please forgive me."

The soles of the feet are considered unclean:

Like the left hand, the soles of the feet are also considered unclean. Avoid putting your feet on the table while sitting. If you bump someone with your toes or point at someone, you will be severely scolded, and you must never point your feet toward the Buddha. Thai people think that the feet are humble and can only be used for walking and cannot do other things, such as kicking doors with their feet and pointing at things with their toes. When sitting, do not raise your feet or point the soles of your feet toward others. When women sit down, the requirements are stricter and their legs must be close together, otherwise they will be considered uncivilized and lacking in education.

Precautions in public places:

In public places in Thailand, do not behave in a disgraceful manner, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, as this is considered inconsistent with local customs of. In addition, nude sunbathing is only allowed on certain beaches. In other places, Thais do not like this behavior. Although it does not constitute a crime, it goes against Thai Buddhist concepts. Thai men and women are very particular about giving and receiving. Even when dancing in public, physical contact is not allowed.

Other taboos:

Thais do not use red pen to sign, because after a Thai person dies, he or she must write his or her surname on the coffin with a red pen. Thais like red and yellow, but avoid brown. People are accustomed to using colors to represent different dates: Sunday is red, Monday is yellow, Tuesday is pink, Wednesday is green, Thursday is orange, Friday is light blue, and Saturday is purple. People often wear different colors of clothing according to different dates. In the past, white was used for funerals, but now it is black.

It is prohibited to hang clothes, especially pants and socks, in places where people often walk, such as doorways and roofs.

In some rural areas, it is taboo to praise other people’s children for their beauty.

Cannot pick water lanterns. Thai people hold the Loy Krathong Festival every December during the full moon of the Thai calendar. This is the most lively festival in Thailand. When watching the water lanterns, you must be careful. No matter how delicate and beautiful the water lanterns are, you must not pick them up, otherwise you will be severely punished.

Issues to avoid talking about: Politics, corruption, members of the royal family. Even among friends, they don't like to talk about personal issues.

If you have offended someone, smile, apologize by saying "I'm sorry," and put your hands together.

Before entering a Thai house, you must take off your shoes and do not step on the threshold. If the host sits on the floor, the guests should behave similarly. Don't cross your feet, curl your legs under your body, and don't expose the soles of your feet.

When giving gifts to Thai people, it is best to use packaged food, candies, etc. and hand them to the recipient with your right hand. If a Thai person gives you a gift, you should put your hands together to express your gratitude to them before accepting the gift. Unless the other person wants you to open it, don't open it in person.