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Is it necessary to leave Thailand when changing your visa from education to work?

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Feb 1, 2022

4 years ago

Samir ***********

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Hi guys,

Is it required to leave the country if you are changing your visa from education to work?

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The discussion revolves around whether one must leave Thailand to change their visa status from an education visa to a work visa. The responses include conflicting opinions: some advise that leaving is necessary, while others claim it's possible to find alternatives to avoid leaving.

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Yes you have to leave but I found ways around it. Keep searching in Bkk

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Garrett ***********

No

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you need to leave the country fast

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