Can I switch from a tourist visa to a Non-immigrant B visa while in Thailand?

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Oct 23, 2018

6 years ago

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Does anyone know if I can switch from a tourist visa to a Non-immigrant B visa without leaving the country? If so, how long does the approval process take? 

I will not be working as a teacher. I have an American passport and am staying in Phuket. Thank you.

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The user inquires about the possibility of switching from a tourist visa to a Non-immigrant B visa while remaining in Thailand, specifically from Phuket, and requests information on the approval time for such a process.

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