What are my options if work permit is denied because my middle name isn't on my degree?
If your work permit is denied over a missing middle name on your degree, the Labour Department is essentially saying your documents don’t match your passport exactly. The quickest fix is to get your university to reissue the degree or an official letter confirming you and the degree holder are the same person. This can often be sent electronically, then notarised and legalised for Thai use.
If that’s not possible quickly, some teachers switch employers to a school in a province with a more flexible Labour Office — rules are national, but interpretation can vary. A last-resort option is to change your name legally to match the degree, though that’s a lot of hassle for one piece of paper. In most cases, persistence and official university paperwork will solve it without drastic measures.
