Hi there,
I am a teacher whose contract, wp and non imm b extension expire on 30th April.
I will not be renewing my contract. But I am not resigning as I will get paid my April salary, so my wp must remain valid.
I leave for the UK on 23rd March to return on the 8th May. I fly out and back with my 2 thai children and thai wife.
I could apply for a 60 day tourist visa whilst back home, conversely, I could have successfully found another teaching role and apply for a non imm b at a thai consulate in the UK. Nothing is known at this point.
My questions are:
How do I leave the country without causing an issue for myself when I come back?
Would it be better to get a reentry permit even though my extension would have expired?
I was planning to simply fly out, get the exit stamp, then return in May (either with a visa exempt 'visa on arrival, or a 60 day tourist visa, or a new non imm b).
Apologies if not clear. Appreciate any advice on the best course of action.
James
TLDR : Answer Summary
A teacher is concerned about leaving Thailand with an expiring work permit and non-immigrant B extension. He plans to return after a short trip to the UK and wants to know how to manage immigration to avoid issues upon his return. Comments suggest he should cancel his work permit legally before leaving and clarify that obtaining a re-entry permit post-expiration will not help.