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Jez87
  10/21/2014 01:44 EST

Hi!

I am currently doing some research and I was wondering if you could help me out. Is it possible for a company in Thailand to hire or pirate an expat working for another company in the same country? I know these expats usually have signed contracts that includes the duration of their stay within the company. Is it possible for them not to finish the term and be employed by a different company? Is this legal or are there any laws and rules that would be broken? Thanks for all you help!

caughtintheact
  10/28/2014 11:30 EST

Expats are required to have a work permit and the work permit states where they will be working, and if it is not stated in the work permit, an expat is not allowed to work there. So pirating an expat is not a simple matter. The company with the contract may be able to block a new work permit if the contract obligations are not met.
Furthermore, just walking out on a contract can have other repercussions, depending on the circumstances, and s not recommended if one wants to remain in-country. Just like any place else in the world under Rule of Law, a contract is a legal obligation unless broken by mutual consent or one or the other party does not meet the terms of the contract.
If you plan on breaking a contract, I suggest you consult a good lawyer before you do anything else.

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Jez87
  10/28/2014 21:08 EST

Thanks a lot! So I guess, the expat should just wait for his contract to be done before transferring to another company. Have you been in Thailand for a while? By any chance, do you know if there are a lot of Japanese expats in Thailand knowledgeable of the automotive industry that can be hired as a marketing consultant? I am thinking that it would cost the company a lot if they hire someone from Japan and bring him to Thailand than to hire someone who is already in there.

caughtintheact
  10/28/2014 23:01 EST

In addition to fulfilling the contract terms, it is a good idea to do the best job possible to enhance a good reputation.
With many Japanese automakers represented here operating assembly plants there are bound to be a lot of Japanese expats in that industry. I have not been involved with the auto industry here during my many decades in Thailand, but hiring consultants is not just a matter of price. Trust, language abilities, skills, reputation, and proven success count for a lot. As far as I know the Japanese prefer to hire Japanese, but there are probably some exceptions.
One thing that some expats have done is study in post graduate programs where they get to meet a lot of people in many industries with strong connections.

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