Hello I have seen many different scenarios amid the current situation but nothing that quite matches my current status.
I am an American in Thailand with an ED visa for language study which expires on 27 March. I start a job teaching in Thailand the first week of May.
My original plan was to apply for a 60 day tourist visa in Vientiane but this appears to be off the table for the foreseeable future.
What options are available to me to insure I remain legal during the interim period between current visa expiration and work permit issuance?
I appreciate any and all advice.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, an American on an ED visa in Thailand, seeks advice on maintaining legal status between the expiration of their current visa and the start of their new teaching job in May. With the ED visa expiring on March 27 and difficulty in obtaining a tourist visa in Vientiane due to travel restrictions, users suggest two possible options: 1) Applying for a visa to enter Myanmar and re-entering Thailand by bus, which would provide a visa exemption for 30 days with a possible extension, or 2) Returning to the US until the situation improves. The comments highlight the uncertainty of travel and visa policies amidst evolving restrictions.