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Can I teach science or English in Thailand on a tourist visa?
Thailand visa rulesteaching English in ThailandNON-B visajob searchexpat advicetourist visa restrictions
Oct 17, 2023
3 years ago
Ikwuakamc *********************
ORIGINAL POSTERDear All
can I secure teaching science or English as a non native English language Teacher in Thailand on tourist visa before my Visa expires? Does any one have links to job sites? Please i need favourable suggestions.
can I secure teaching science or English as a non native English language Teacher in Thailand on tourist visa before my Visa expires? Does any one have links to job sites? Please i need favourable suggestions.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster inquired about the possibility of securing a teaching position in Thailand while on a tourist visa, specifically for teaching science or English as a non-native speaker. The consensus among commenters is clear: working on a tourist visa is strictly prohibited. While you can attend job interviews, you must leave Thailand to apply for a NON-B visa for legitimate employment. The comments also caution that competition is fierce for teaching jobs, especially for native speakers, and suggest considering teaching science as an alternative to English.
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Steve ********
Because if the huge number of Americans, Brits, Aussies, Canadians and Kiwis looking for teaching jobs, you'll be behind the eight ball as the better schools prefer native English speakers. Perhaps focus on the science aspect. Although less jobs available, the competition wouldn't be so stiff
Xia *****
U can interview with your potential employer on a tourist visa, but to work, u must exit Thailand and apply for Non-B
Shuvam *******
@Xia ****
cant apply non-B at thailand?Shuvam *******
Can I convert it without exiting thailand?
Xia *****
@Shuvam ******
Non-B is usually applied when the applicant is in overseas for work and business purposes , but under the circumstances that u can convert to Non B visa if you already have a valid work permit from previous Non B visa but exit Thailand to get a travel visa, then when u reenter, u can convert your travel visa to a Non-B visa, but it is called “convert “ rather than “apply”.Ikwuakamc *********************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Shuvam ******
yes seems so.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Xia ****
Thank you so much! ❤ However I am more concerned about the assurance getting a job, so I don't waste my funds.Reply to
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Henrik *****
Absolutely no work on a tourist visa.
“With tourist visa, travellers are strictly prohibited to conduct in all kinds of work including volunteer work and internship”
“With tourist visa, travellers are strictly prohibited to conduct in all kinds of work including volunteer work and internship”
Ikwuakamc *********************
ORIGINAL POSTERMateus Lucio ok thanks
Ikwuakamc *********************
ORIGINAL POSTERMateus Lucio Even with a TEFL CERTIFICATION?
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Henrik ****
but I can search for a job before converting to Non immigrant B visaReply to
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John ********
You will need a degree
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ORIGINAL POSTER@John *******
i have a degree in PhysicsJohn ********
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