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Should I wait for my work permit to change employers in Thailand?

Mar 21, 2022
4 years ago
Garrett ***********
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I just got my non-b visa with the school I am currently employed with. It is valid until 30 May, and they have started the process to apply for my work permit. I also got my re-entry permit because I am visiting home for the month of April. However, I want to relocate within Thailand and change schools/employers soon. Should I wait until I have my work permit? Or should I resign as soon as possible. Will they be able to cancel my non-b visa if I do quit? Or should I first find a new employer before quitting my current job?
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A member is questioning whether to wait for their work permit before resigning from their current teaching position in Thailand. They have recently obtained a NON-B visa valid until May 30 and are in the process of securing a work permit. They also hold a re-entry permit for travel in April. Comments suggest that if they resign while still on the visa sticker, it remains valid for up to 90 days, but employment-related extensions and work permits may be canceled upon resigning.
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Darren *******
If he's still on the visa sticker then he can resign and that sticker will remain valid until the 90 days have lapsed.

If he's on an extension of stay based on employment then it will be cancelled the day his employment finishes, as well as any work permit he has. He will then need to leave Thailand the same day his employment ends.
Kathalyn *******
I always thought the employer owned the work permit
Garrett ***********
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@Kath****
Absolutely not
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