I'm South African. I Arrived in thailand on January 2nd 2020. I am currently on my tourist exempt extension. I am in Trang. Where is it best for me to go to do a border run to increase my stay.
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A South African expat currently in Thailand on a tourist exempt extension is looking for advice on the best location for a border run and the requirements for applying for a Non-B visa to teach in Thailand. Comments suggest doing a border run to Malaysia, as it is the closest and easiest option, and discuss requirements for the Non-B visa including necessary documents and qualifications.
Zubair *******
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I have diploma
Zubair *******
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Then I go home and come back
Zubair *******
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Till October semester holiday
Zubair *******
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I will need to wait for my graduation to get my degree. Then apply
Zubair *******
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Okay I guess
Zubair *******
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Oh I see
Benjamin ******
If you don't have a bachelors degree, you can't teach in Thailand at a government school.
If you don't have a TOEIC of 600 points or more, you can't teach in Thailand at a government school.
Those are the rules, sorry :\
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Robert *******
a Border run changed into a Non Immigrant B visa. for Kota Bahru: Purpose: To be employed as a teacher in Thailand Required Documents:
Completed visa application form
Original passport with at least 6-month validity and two blank visa pages
A copy of passport (ID page)
A passport size photo (white/ blue background and taken within the past six months)
Proof of the applicant’s academic qualification (e.g. degree certificate)
Documents from the employer (university/ college/ school) in Thailand
6.1 Cover letter addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy
6.2 A copy of the university/ college/ school’s registration
6.3. Criminal record certificate
Letter of approval from the Office of the Private Education Commission (for private school/college only)
A copy of previous or existing work permit in Thailand (for work permit renewal only)
Zubair *******
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What is required to get non B
Zubair *******
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And my TEFL
Zubair *******
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Diploma with the results per module
Zubair *******
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South african police clearance letter
Zubair *******
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I got contract
Zubair *******
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I want to know requirements to go to Kota Bharu for apply for non B
Zubair *******
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I spoke to them
Zubair *******
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I know
Zubair *******
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And job... yes
Zubair *******
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Contract... yes
Benjamin ******
Do you have a job and contract signed?
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Zubair *******
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I dont have my documents ready to apply for non B
Zubair *******
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I came to be a teacher
Benjamin ******
Not the right time to look for a teaching job. You do have a TOEIC of 600 points or more, right?
Plus, hiring usually occurs in April, so I suggest getting a tourist visa, and using the border bounces as a last opportunity. You only get two land bounces in a calendar year.
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Robert *******
Easy is the border with Malaysia as it is the closest by. Not sure how long you like to stay inside Thailand but if longer than 30 days a visa would be a better option
Zubair *******
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I haven't booked back as yet
Benjamin ******
Google's your friend, but I'm guessing down south to Malaysia. South Africans should be able to enter and bounce out. How long are you planning on staying?
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