A Swedish guy that plan to go/move to Bangkok on a tourist visa and then look for work and then convert it to a visa I can work with. Without leaving thailand is this a possibility or should I think of something else? Having a hard time finding work before going there and I like to met people in person instead of doing all the stuff with mail.
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A Swedish individual is considering moving to Bangkok on a tourist visa, intending to find work and convert their visa to one that allows employment without leaving the country. Comments shared varied opinions, with concerns raised about the difficulties of securing jobs in Thailand, especially for those without a university degree. It's suggested that, while it's technically possible to convert a tourist visa to a Non-B visa, the employment process involves extensive paperwork and may require specific qualifications depending on the type of job sought. Many commenters highlighted the competitive job market and the possibility of facing challenges in finding legal employment.