How can I obtain a work visa and permit to teach in Thailand while in the country?

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Oct 27, 2018

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Hi all, I will be arriving in Thailand on the 6th and will be bouncing around and border crossing by air for 3 months. I have about enough money to keep me travelling for that long but if I decide to stay and work, how would I go about it? The facts are: I have a TEFL certificate and a degree. I understand I would need a working permit and a visa to work as a teacher. Is this something I have to fly back home to organise or can it be done within the Kingdom?

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The user is planning to travel in Thailand for three months and is considering the possibility of staying to work as a teacher, given that they possess a TEFL certificate and a degree. They seek information on whether they can obtain a work visa and work permit from within Thailand or if they need to return to their home country to arrange it.

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