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What are the steps to switch from a Non ED visa to a Non B visa in Thailand, and what are the implications of overstaying?

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Aug 31, 2020

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I went to Chaeng Wattana Immigration this morning to ask about switching to Non B from Non ED (expired student) as I just got recruited by a Thai company, and I COULDN'T do it.

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The officer told me ONLY "Teacher" applicants are considered.

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Plus, amnesty period will be ended on 26th Sept 2020. Unless you go out of Thailand before the nominated date, you must:

(1) Go to your country embassy to ask for the extension form.

(2) Bring this (1) form to local immigration to get the stamp (+30 days -> to 26th October 2020).

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All foreigners who must leave but still stay inside the country after 26th Sept 2020 WITHOUT permission (2) will be counted and fined 500 thb/day for overstaying. 

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Ps: attached pics are the newest appendix to Immigration laws, requested by Ministry of Education, applied to teacher applicants who want to switch/gain Non B visa in-country.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user reported their experience at Chaeng Wattana Immigration regarding the inability to switch from a Non ED visa (expired student visa) to a Non B visa after being recruited by a Thai company. They noted that only 'Teacher' applicants are being considered for such a switch currently. The amnesty period is set to end on 26th September 2020, and those remaining in Thailand beyond this date without permission will incur fines for overstaying, amounting to 500 THB per day. To extend their stay legally, they must get an extension form from their home country's embassy and present it to local immigration for a 30-day extension.

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