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What are my options for obtaining a Non-B visa in Thailand after being on a Non-B during the COVID crisis?

Sean *******
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Need some help. I was on a Non-B prior to the COVID crisis, lost the job during covid so i was unable to leave and return in the traditional way (still the case) for a new entry stamp and or new visa and to properly candle the old. I checked in with immigration just prior to the end of amnesty, paid the 1,900 baht and renewed this a few times. For some reason I've not been receiving the 60 days but rather only 30 max and sometimes less at Changwattana in Bangkok. Currently I'm trying to get a Non-B from a new employer but keep having issues depending on what officer I see. My old Non-B has the employers company written above it so it's not able to be transferred to the new employer, and I'm unable to leave and do a visa run and return with the new non b in the traditional way. Immigration said I can change to a tourist visa but the only one I know they are doing now is the STV which can not be changed to a Non-B. I will show you my recent steps post amnesty....not sure why I've not been getting the 60 day stamp and not sure why I've had to pay 1,900 each time.
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The user is seeking assistance with their Non-B visa situation in Thailand after losing their job during COVID-19 and facing difficulties in getting the required visa stamp upon renewal. They are currently receiving shorter 30-day extensions instead of the normal 60 days and are unsure why they are being charged 1,900 baht for renewals. The user is also facing complications in transitioning to a new Non-B visa with a new employer as their previous visa is linked to their old employer. They are exploring options with immigration but are concerned about the potential for overstaying.
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Chulala **********
Chulala **********
You should fly out exten untill they open or get volunteer year visa you can pm me
Benjamin ******
Benjamin ******
Do you have a more recent stamp? If you do not, you're currently on overstay by 4 days. Each day overstay is a fine of 500THB.
Sean *******
Sean *******
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@Benjamin *****
I had one day over stay because my work was trying to get a new work permit based on my old non b. I kept telling them it wouldn't work but I thought maybe they had an inside guy or something so I didn't complain but they asked me to overstay one day while we get the process completed. It didn't work, I got fined.
Lyndon ************
Lyndon ************
Is that your latest stamp
*****
?
Sean *******
Sean *******
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@Lyndon ***********
here you go. Just updated the pic.
Lyndon ************
Lyndon ************
@Sean ******
when you go back
*****
i would assume you will get a stamp to
*****
. For free as you've already paid.

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