Will my work permit be canceled if my teaching contract in Thailand ends?

Non-B Visa Work Permit Visa Renewal Teaching in Thailand Expatriate Employment Immigration Rules

Mar 1, 2022

3 years ago

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Good day everyone. I am currently working in Thailand as an English teacher. I have a non-B visa and a work permit. My contract with my school ends in March and I am currently looking at other schools to work at and apply to. Could anybody please tell me if my work permit will be canceled and if I would need to leave the country in order to get a new one, or if I'm being paranoid.

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The user is an English teacher in Thailand with a non-B visa and a work permit, currently seeking information on whether their work permit will be canceled after their contract ends in March, and if they need to leave the country to obtain a new work permit for a new job.

Kerissa ********

Hi Grandt.

I'm in the exact situation.😢

What is the best way forward?

Do you have to find a new job before March ends or do you have to leave Thailand and re enter?

3 years ago

Grandt **********

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@Kerissa *******

I still do not have a solid answer. Some schools and people I speak to are telling me I have to leave and others are saying I won't have to.

3 years ago

Kerissa ********

@Grandt *********

I called immigration this morning they said i must come in so they can see my passport 🤦🏻‍♀️ but that still doesn't answer what needs to be done or rather the best approach to the situation. 😅

3 years ago

Grandt **********

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@Kerissa *******

It honestly sucks to be in limbo like this.

3 years ago

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Jayanta ********

Has the school already told you that they will not renew your contract?

3 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Grandt *********

have you asked the school to continue to work directly with you? Agencies are generally problematic.

3 years ago

Grandt **********

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@Wannikea ********

I have however they want to work with an agency.

3 years ago

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@Jayanta *******

So I was previously hired directly by my school however an agency will be taking over. The agency offered me a contract and said they believe that I will be able to keep the same visa and work permit. I am double checking.

3 years ago

Grandt **********

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@Benjamin *****

Thank you so much for this.

3 years ago

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Grandt **********

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