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Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa to apply for teaching jobs and later switch to a work visa?

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Jan 2, 2019

6 years ago

Jenan *****

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I am a TEFL qualified English teacher from UK wanting to teach in Thailand but I’ve been told you need to be in Thailand to apply for jobs. Can I enter on a tourist visa and apply for jobs when I get there then change visa to working visa whilst in Thailand?

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A TEFL qualified English teacher from the UK is inquiring about the process of entering Thailand on a tourist visa to apply for teaching positions and whether it's possible to switch to a work visa while in the country.

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