Can you get a Non-B visa in Thailand with only a TESOL certificate and no degree?

Thailand visa rules Non-B visa TESOL certification Teaching in Thailand Work permits in Thailand

Jul 11, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Asking for a friend of mine. Is it possible to get a non B with a tesol certificate only(No degree)? I know many expats are working with non B with but I don't know how.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The consensus among the comments is that a degree is typically required to obtain a Non-B visa for teaching in Thailand. While some private language centers may hire teachers without a degree, such opportunities are limited and depend on specific conditions being met.

Dave **********

To work in any school (formal, informal or non-formal) that is authorized under the education act or private school act you NEED a degree to get the letter of authorization that is needed to get the non-B visa. The visa is needed to get the work permit.

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There are a few private language centers who can legally hire TEFL teachers who do not have a degree but they are few and far between.

They need to have enough Thai staff to be allowed to hire a foreigner and few enough students or small enough classes to be exempt from the rules (informal school).

6 years ago

Gareth **********

If it is for teaching you WILL need a degree

6 years ago

Rupok ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ty so much. So it seems his Tesol certificate isn't going help him to land a non B, besides he is also a student of a university in Bangkok studying Tesol. Currently he is on education visa.

6 years ago

Gareth **********

Telegraph UK, not a great standard of reporting even on UK issues, let alone Thai news.

6 years ago

Rupok ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Exactly! But it's possible. I met one he was from states and just finished his High school. Surprisingly he taught 10-12 grade students at that school.

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6 years ago

Gareth **********

Absolute nonsense that, I'm afraid

6 years ago

Gareth **********

Rupok, not really. There are ways around as with anything in life. It is not legitimate though. My friend is one of the largest employers of foreign teachers in Phuket, ge gas this issue all too often

6 years ago

Rupok ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

There was a news a couple of months ago stating that the ministry of education is thinking to hire gap year students as a teacher in Thailand that's not definitely the same thing you are saying. Thais change their rules every now and then.

6 years ago

Rupok ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have heard you can work as a trainer or instructor with non B and work permit. The contract would be different from the true pay. But my friend isn't sure how to do that and nobody seems want to share.

6 years ago

Gareth **********

Yes sure, but that won't suffice for a legitimate work permit for teaching

6 years ago

Rupok ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

After you finish your tesol, you need to work somewhere as a teacher to gain more experience.

6 years ago

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Daniel ************

you cant work on a Non B - you can work on a work permit.