I had a Smart Visa that ran out so I had to get it cancelled to be able to get the 60 covid visa extension. I am now on the 60 day covid extension but I am wondering what visa am I classed as being on now? The reason I ask is that I have been offered a job and need to get a work permit. But I have been told that I have to leave the country because I need to be in Thailand on a Non Immigration visa first to get a work permit. Is that correct?
TLDR : Answer Summary
You are currently on a 60-day extension of stay due to COVID-19, not a visa, and this extension does not permit you to work. To obtain a work permit, you typically need to be on a Non-Immigrant visa, which often requires leaving Thailand to secure it, although options might be limited due to current border closures.