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A job offer is good news, but the start date in an offer letter and the date you are authorised to work may not be the same. I’m Attorney Nok, and I recommend checking immigration and work authorisation before beginning your duties.
Imagine Emma visiting Thailand when a company offers her a role. They ask her to spend a few days at the office “just for a trial” while paperwork is pending. Calling work a trial does not make the legal requirements disappear.
Ask the employer who will handle the visa and work-authorisation process, and confirm the role, location and proposed start date. Keep the offer, employment agreement, passport copies and application records. Procedures vary with the visa category, employer and any investment-promotion privileges.
If the employer or role changes, do not assume existing permissions automatically cover the new arrangement. Check with the competent authority before starting work.