How long does Work Permit processing take for Korean nationals?

BOI/EEC fast-track 7 days · Standard MOL 10 days

What is the minimum salary for Korean nationals?

THB 50,000/month per Ministry of Labour schedule.

Which industries hire the most Korean expats?

อิเล็กทรอนิกส์ (Samsung, LG) · ยานยนต์ (Hyundai, Kia) · Cosmetic OEM · K-Beauty Retail · Construction (Hanwha)

Where can I apply for the Non-B visa?

สถานทูตไทย โซล · กงสุล ปูซาน

Work Permit · South Korea

🇰🇷Thailand Work Permit for Korean Nationals

South Korean work permits total ~18,000, concentrated in Samsung/LG Display, Hyundai Mobis (Rayong), K-Beauty OEM (Navanakorn), and Sukhumvit 12-26 hospitality cluster.

AI Quick Answer

How fast can Korean nationals get a Thai Work Permit?

Korean nationals receive a Thai Work Permit + Non-B Visa in 7 days (BOI/EEC fast-track) or 10 days (MOL standard). Minimum salary THB 50,000/month. NYC processed with 99.6% first-time acceptance.

BOI

MOL

10d

Min salary

฿50k

NYC fee

฿12,000

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Top industries hiring Korean professionals

• อิเล็กทรอนิกส์ (Samsung, LG)
• ยานยนต์ (Hyundai, Kia)
• Cosmetic OEM
• K-Beauty Retail
• Construction (Hanwha)

Thai embassies/consulates for Non-B issuance

📍 สถานทูตไทย โซล
📍 กงสุล ปูซาน

Country-specific guidance

Korea is a Hague Apostille member — apostilled documents replace MFA legalisation. NYC has 6 registered KO-TH translators.

Key Facts

Nationality	🇰🇷 South Korea (Korean)
BOI/EEC Fast-Track	7 business days
MOL Standard	10 business days
Minimum salary	THB 50,000/month
Government fee	THB 3,000/year
NYC service fee	THB 12,000 (filing + translation + dependent)
Dependent Visa	Spouse + children <20 yo (free Non-B Dependent)
Re-Entry Permit	Multiple THB 3,800