Anyone familiar with how one goes about reapplying Non-Immigrant R (religion) visa for ordained monastics once it's no longer extendable after 5 or 10 years extension (depending on what country's passport you hold) and do they set any limit as to how many times it can be reapplied (if not lifetime?).
Also, is it true one doesn't necessarily have to have Non-Imm R visa to become a monk in Thailand just like one doesn't necessarily have to have Non-Imm B to work in Thailand (I was told so by immigration official at Chaeng Wattana)? I don't think you can be a monk under Non-Imm B, but how about retirement visa or under Thailand Elite program?
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The post discusses the process of reapplying for the Non-Immigrant R visa (for ordained monastics) after its extension period expires, as well as whether there is a limit on how many times this visa can be reapplied. Additionally, it explores the possibility of becoming a monk under various other visa types, since it's stated that one doesn't necessarily need a Non-Immigrant R visa to be a monk in Thailand.
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