Hi ...tried to search for data but cannot find.
Can anyone tell me the process of converting a retirement visa (gentleman not married or has no Thai children) who wants to join our college to teach full time and therefore must have a non b visa and a work permit.
We are in Rayong and immigration says he must get a work permit first but the Ministry of Labour says he must get the visa first.
Any clarity from wise heads here would be helpful. Thank you...
TLDR : Answer Summary
The process of converting a retirement visa to a non-B visa for teaching involves several steps. The individual must first cancel their retirement extension of stay, as this prevents them from applying for a work permit. Then they can apply for a 60-day extension, possibly due to current travel restrictions. Once granted this extension, they can apply for a work permit from the Ministry of Labour. Finally, they can return to immigration to apply for an in-country non-B visa. This process may require breaking the chain from the retirement extension at each step.
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