Question on transitioning from a work to tourist visa...
I'm working in Bangkok and am terminating my employment during the last week of December. My company has said they will be cancelling my visa and work permit, and then I will have 7 days until I need to leave the country (or be issued another visa). My intentions are to stay in Thailand and look for another job - I live here with my husband who is also on a work visa, but of course Thailand won't recognize our marriage so a spouse visa isn't an option for me.
Is it possible to apply for and be issued a tourist visa without having to exit and re-enter the country? This wouldn't be a concern of mine if it weren't for Covid and being uncertain if I will be able to do that easily/quickly from a nearby country come the first week of January.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about transitioning from a work visa to a tourist visa in Thailand after their employment ends. They want to know if it's possible to apply for a tourist visa without leaving the country, especially amidst uncertainty due to Covid-19. Comments indicate that the process requires leaving the country and applying for a tourist visa from abroad, as there are no options to extend the stay or switch visa types from within Thailand.
