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What is the current process for changing jobs if I have a teaching job in Thailand with a work permit?
What is the current process for changing jobs?
If you have a teaching job with a work permit (with lots of time left on visa/permit) but just want to change schools?
Thank you 🙏
If you have a teaching job with a work permit (with lots of time left on visa/permit) but just want to change schools?
Thank you 🙏
Answer summary
To change jobs while holding a teaching position in Thailand with a valid work permit, you need to coordinate closely with both your current and prospective employers, as well as the immigration office. Ensure you leave your current job on good terms to facilitate the process. It may also be necessary to clarify whether you are within the first 90 days of your visa or if you have already applied for an extension.
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Ellie *******
Are you on first 90days from visa itself or already on extension?
Sascha **********
OPYes I’ve been working for the last 2 school terms
Benjamin ******
@Ellie ******
if they have a work permit, they are almond certainly on an extension of stay, correct?Ellie *******
@Benjamin *****
not really. You sure can (and should) have workpermit when you are on first 90days.Benjamin ******
Changing jobs inside Thailand requires extensive coordination between your existing employer, new employer, and the immigration office. Which immigration office are you using, and will you leave your existing job on good terms?
Sascha **********
OP@Benjamin *****
thank you for replying. Bangkok immigration and good terms (I hope!) Benjamin ******
@Sascha *********
and your current employer knows your future employer and are willing to work with you, correct?Sascha **********
OP@Benjamin *****
ok, thank you!Benjamin ******
@Sascha *********
basically what you’ll do is to cancel your existing extension of stay based on employment with your current employer, and then, right after that, get a new one year extension of stay based on employment. I highly recommend talking to your Human Resources departments and immigration office to coordinate everything. Sascha **********
OP@Benjamin *****
do you know what’s involved with the coordination needed between companies?Sascha **********
OP@Benjamin *****
I wanted to check all options before having the conversation (in case they don’t cooperate). But I’m sure they will and it will be fineActivity
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