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What experiences do expats have transitioning from a Work Permit (WP) to a Non-immigrant Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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Has anyone gone from having a WP to DTV without problems? I have heard this might be subject to more scrutiny.. Would like to hear your experiences. 🙏

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The post inquires about the experiences of individuals who have transitioned from a Work Permit (WP) to a Non-immigrant Visa (DTV) in Thailand, expressing concerns over potential scrutiny during this process. There are several comments related to the topic, but they don't provide direct experiences or answers.

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Don't you have a calendar when the date is in red it is a holiday and most government departments are closed, or try looking on the Thai immigration site.

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Pay must be really good

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