Currently on a Non-IB visa with BOI work permit. Married and having 400K in the bank and looking to get a spouse visa since I will be leaving the current employer. Do I have to get a tourist visa first before proceeding or is it possible to go from one directly to the other?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The process of applying for a spouse visa while transitioning from a Non-IB visa depends on your current visa status. If you are on an extension of stay, you can apply for the spouse visa without leaving Thailand, by canceling your work permit and extension at the OSOS and then applying for the new extension at the local immigration office. However, if you are still on the original Non-IB visa, you will need to leave Thailand to apply for the Non-O marriage visa and start the process from scratch.
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