Can I work in Thailand with a Non O spouse visa without changing to a Non B visa?

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Apr 24, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, I’d like some advice:

I have a Non O spouse visa married to my Thai husband. I would like to work for a school in Phayao. 

1) Am I able to apply for a work permit based on this visa or

must I convert the Non O to a Non B visa?

2) And if I need to apply for a Non B, can I apply in Bangkok or must I exit Thailand and apply in another country.

Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user asked if they can apply for a work permit based on their Non O spouse visa or if they need to convert it to a Non B visa for employment at a school in Phayao. Responses indicated that they can legally obtain a work permit with their current Non O visa without needing to convert to a Non B visa, despite some employers suggesting otherwise. Additionally, they may need to have relevant qualifications for teaching positions.

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Tod *********

and seeing as this is the thai VISA advice group, not the "what job can I work in here as a foreigner" group 😮 ,

AND

seeing as we answered YES to the question whether the O/P can legally hold a work permit on a Non-O visa/extension based on marriage to a thai I think we are done with this thread 🙂

Good Luck to the O/P (y)

3 years ago

Lee ********

You can get a wp on a non O visa, but what will be your job title? If teacher then I think you still need to show relevant qualifications, if you don't have the qualifications you can get a wp as a trainer. Your school would need to speak with the department of work and labor.

3 years ago

Jacq ************

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@Lee *******

thank you so much!!! 💕I will try to apply as trainer as I don’t have teaching qualifications 😅

3 years ago

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Jacq ************

Tod *********

@Jacq ***********

as Lloyd said there's no issue at all holding a work permit and legally working on a Non-O visa/extension based on marriage to a thai

Keep in mind many employers will tell you that you have to switch (which you do NOT) because once you're on a Non-B they have more control over you (seeing as if you lose your job you lose the extension whereas on the Non-O if you lose your job you keep your extension)

3 years ago

Jacq ************

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@Tod ********

thank you so much💕 it’s been frustrating😩you guys are life savers! 😍

3 years ago

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Lloyd ********

You can get a work permit and work legally on your current visa/extension.

3 years ago

Jacq ************