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

Mar 1, 2022
3 years ago
Grandt **********
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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.๐Ÿ˜ข

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?
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.
Kerissa ********
@Grandt *********
I called immigration this morning they said i must come in so they can see my passport ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ but that still doesn't answer what needs to be done or rather the best approach to the situation. ๐Ÿ˜…
Grandt **********
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@Kerissa *******
It honestly sucks to be in limbo like this.
Jayanta ********
Has the school already told you that they will not renew your contract?
Wannikea *********
@Grandt *********
have you asked the school to continue to work directly with you? Agencies are generally problematic.
Grandt **********
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@Wannikea ********
I have however they want to work with an agency.
Grandt **********
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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.
Grandt **********
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@Benjamin *****
Thank you so much for this.
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