Updated: AUGUST 2020 INTERNATIONAL Staff HANDBOOK 1/2020 The information in this handbook is correct at the time of publication and is provided as a general guidance for international students studying at the University. The contents may be subject to change at any time without prior notice. IAC makes all reasonable efforts to ensure its accuracy. Due to the uncertainties caused by COVID-19 pandemic, some information in this handbook may constantly change. Table of Contents 1. Welcome Remarks ............................................................................... 1 2. PSU Phuket in Brief .............................................................................. 2 2.1 PSU Phuket Campus Map .............................................................. 3 3. Academic Calendar 2020 ...................................................................... 4 4. International Affairs Centre (IAC) .......................................................... 5 5. Immigration Matters ............................................................................ 6 5.1 Visa............................................................................................ 6 5.1.1 Non-Immigrant B Visa ........................................................................ 7 5.1.2 Number of Entry ................................................................................ 7 5.1.2.1 Single-Entry Visa .......................................................................... 8 5.1.2.2 Multiple-Entry Visa ....................................................................... 9 5.1.3 Extension of Stay ............................................................................... 9 5.1.3.1 Extension of Stay Cancellation ..................................................... 10 5.2 Arrival/Departure Card (TM. 6) .................................................... 11 5.3 Entry Stamp .............................................................................. 12 5.4 Residence Notification (TM. 30) ................................................... 13 5.4.1 Address Registration .........................................................................13 5.4.2 Address Registration Update ..............................................................14 5.5 90-Day Reporting (TM. 47) ......................................................... 15 5.6 Re-Entry Permit (TM. 8) .............................................................. 16 5.7 Passport ................................................................................... 17 5.7.1 New Passport ...................................................................................17 5.7.2 Lost or Stolen Passport ......................................................................18 5.8 Immigration Matters Summary .................................................... 18 5.8.1 Immigration Fees and Fines ...............................................................18 5.8.2 Immigration Checklist........................................................................19 6. Essential Information for Staff ............................................................. 19 6.1 PSU Staff ID Card ...................................................................... 19 6.1.1 PSU Staff ID Card Renewal ................................................................. 19 Page | i 6.2 Work Permit .............................................................................. 20 6.2.1 Work Permit Cancellation ...................................................................21 6.3 Bank Account and Salary ............................................................ 21 6.4 Personal Income Tax .................................................................. 22 6.5 Social Security Insurance ............................................................ 23 6.5.1 Summary of Benefits .........................................................................25 6.5.2 Dental Services ................................................................................28 6.5.3 Medical Treatment Reimbursement .....................................................28 6.6 Group Accident Insurance ........................................................... 29 6.7 Paid Leave and Holidays ............................................................. 30 6.8 End of Employment Contract/Resignation/Termination .................... 31 7. PSU Phuket Facilities and Services ....................................................... 31 7.1 PSU Passport and Internet System Login ...................................... 31 7.2 Health Service ........................................................................... 31 7.3 Sports Complex ......................................................................... 31 7.4 Library ...................................................................................... 32 7.5 Housing .................................................................................... 33 7.5.1 On Campus ......................................................................................33 7.5.2 Off Campus ......................................................................................34 7.6 Parking and Traffic ..................................................................... 35 7.6.1 Traffic and Parking Fines ....................................................................35 7.6.2 PSU Phuket Traffic Flow Map ..............................................................36 7.7 PSU Phuket Shuttle Bus .............................................................. 37 7.7.1 Shuttle Bus Schedule ........................................................................37 8. Getting to Know Thailand ................................................................... 37 8.1 Thai Culture .............................................................................. 37 8.2 Cultural Awareness .................................................................... 38 8.3 2020 Public Holidays .................................................................. 38 8.4 Thai Driver License ..................................................................... 40 8.5 Electrical Voltage, Power Plugs, and Socket Types .......................... 42 9. Phuket ............................................................................................. 42 Page | ii 9.1 Climate ..................................................................................... 42 9.2 Getting Around .......................................................................... 43 9.2.1 Airport Transportation .......................................................................44 9.3 Local Events .............................................................................. 45 9.4 Safety Recommendations ............................................................ 46 10. Important Phone Numbers .................................................................. 47 List of Figures Figure 1: Visa sticker ................................................................................ 6 Figure 2: Single-Entry Visa sticker .............................................................. 8 Figure 3: Multiple-Entry Visa sticker ............................................................ 9 Figure 4: Extension of Stay stamp .............................................................. 9 Figure 5: Arrival/Departure Card or TM. 6 Card .......................................... 12 Figure 6: Entry Stamp ............................................................................. 12 Figure 7: TM. 30 Online Address Registration Slip ....................................... 13 Figure 8: TM. 30 Receipt of Notification for Address Registration .................. 14 Figure 9: Receipt of Notification for 90-Day Reporting ................................. 15 Figure 10: Single and Multiple Re-Entry Permits ......................................... 17 Page | iii 1. Welcome Remarks Dear International Staff, Welcome to Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus! This handbook provides all the essential information for international staff to start their employment at PSU Phuket. The handbook is designed to help you know and follow the immigration rules and regulations that apply to you. Additionally, this handbook also provides a wide variety of other useful information to help you adjust to the campus, the community, and Thai culture. You should read this handbook carefully and refer to it as a resource. Although we aimed to provide a comprehensive guidebook to the best of our ability, we realized that we may not have answered every possible question about life on campus and in Thailand in this booklet. We do hope, however, that after reading this handbook you will have a general overview of what to expect being an international staff at PSU Phuket Campus. If you need any further advice, assistance, or additional information that have not been addressed in this booklet, do not hesitate to contact us at the International Affairs Centre (IAC). Our office is conveniently located on the 2nd floor of the President’s Office Building (Building 7), just opposite the elevators. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm. IAC is here to help you! Photo by: Jirawat Thaenthong Page | 1 2. PSU Phuket in Brief Prince of Songkla University was established in 1967 as the first university in Southern Thailand. The name “Prince of Songkla” was bestowed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in honor of his late father, His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla. PSU’s