Hi All
I handed in my notice and my last day of working is 22nd February. My company seems to think the standard is a 7 day extension then I need to leave thailand, nothing else is possible.
Is there a way I can convert this to a tourist visa or some other kind of grace period? Or do I need to leave by air and get a tourist visa on return
It's a BOI company if that makes a difference.
Ideally I want to stay a couple of months extra in Thailand
Thank you!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about options for extending their stay in Thailand after resigning from a job at a BOI company. They mention the company's belief that they only have a 7-day grace period before they must leave the country. Responses indicate that, due to the BOI status, a grace period of up to 21 days may apply, but the user cannot convert to a tourist visa while remaining in Thailand. They would need to exit the country and apply for a tourist visa at a Thai embassy in a neighboring country. One suggestion includes going to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane or Savannakhet for a single-entry tourist visa, which can be extended for more time while in Thailand.