Hi guys, I will be changing employers soon in Bangkok and my current HR has advised that my family and myself need to go to Chaengwattana immigration in person to cancel our Non B's. They will provide all the documents to do so...

My question is, has anyone got any personal experience in doing this? How difficult is the process ( I know I probably can't get an exact answer to this question).

Lastly, would it be better to let an agent do this, as it means my son will miss a day of school (he won't be complaining though hah) and I really dislike going to this place in general! Any recommendations for a visa agent if this is a better route to take?

Any decent advice would be appreciated.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice about switching visas here in Chiang Mai.

* I’m currently on a Non-B visa extension through a tutoring company I work for.

* My extension expires on Jan 5, 2026.

* I’m married to a Thai citizen, and we live together in Chiang Mai.

* I want to leave my job and instead switch over to a Non-O marriage visa.

I understand for the marriage extension I’ll need:

* 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account (seasoned 2 months before applying), OR proof of 40k monthly income.

* Marriage certificate, wife’s ID, lease/landlord documents, and photos together.

My questions:

1. Is it possible in Chiang Mai to switch directly from a Non-B extension to a Non-O (marriage) without leaving the country?

2. If not, would my best option be to do a border run, come back on a Tourist visa, and then convert that to a 90-day Non-O marriage inside Thailand?

3. For proof of residence, my name is on our lease — do I need to update it so both my wife and I are listed, or will landlord’s ID + lease + photos be enough?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this recently in Chiang Mai, as I know rules can vary by office.

Thanks in advance 🙏

Hi, I left my job in Bangkok and have moved to the south of Thailand.

My work permit has been cancelled and I’ve just received the cancellation paperwork from my boss, which I was told that I needed.

Do I need to return to changwhattana and get them to add the cancellation stamp to my passport or can I just go to the closest land boarder, exit and enter?

I’ll be going back to a Non-O marriage visa.

Many thanks 🙏🏼

Does anyone have experience cancelling their work permit and non-b visa before leaving Thailand to apply for DTV? Just wondering the process and timing of the steps. Thanks!

I plan to retire on 30 September. I am currently working with a work permit visa extension. My current residency is in Nakhon Pathom, but I will move to Bangkok. May I kindly ask for advice on the best timeframe to apply for the new visa extension. Many thanks

Hello I am currently holding a Non-B visa with WP, but I am looking to switch to a marriage visa non-O.

My question is, can I make the change without having to leave the country.

I am okay if the WP expires or cannot be renewed. Thank you.

I’m seeking advice or insights from anyone who may have gone through a similar situation.

I’ve been living and working in Thailand for the past 17 years as a university instructor. I’m a U.S. citizen and have held a valid work permit and visa throughout my time here.

Recently, I officially obtained Thai citizenship through my mother, who is Thai by birth. I now have my Thai National ID card and have submitted all necessary documents to my workplace so that my employment records are now under my Thai ID instead of my U.S. passport.

Here’s where I’m unsure:

My current work permit and visa (issued under my U.S. passport) are valid until October 2025. I asked my employer what I need to do about closing or canceling them, and they told me I don’t need to do anything—that I should just let them expire since I’m now legally Thai.

That doesn’t sound quite right to me. I feel like there should be some formal process to close out the old visa and work permit under my foreign passport. I’m worried that “doing nothing” might leave a loose end or even a negative mark in the immigration system, especially if I ever need to re-enter Thailand in the future using my U.S. passport (just hypothetically).

Has anyone here been through this process or have advice on what steps I should take? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Hi folks,

Any fellow expats experienced with the WP & non-B visa cancellation process, please? My buddy's employer cancelled his WP today and got confused about whether he should cancel his non-B Visa on the same day or if the visa can be cancelled later day once he is ready to leave TH.

If you have experienced this, please advise:

I have received conflicting advice so need to hear from those who have actually done this or are legal experts on this.

Does one have to cancel the current work permit on a Non-Imm. O visa BEFORE making an application for the retirement non-Imm 'O' visa?

Does the termination date of current work have to be on the date of application or before (if WP cancellation has to be done before application, then of cos, it will be before).

Good evening. Happy Songkran to everyone.

My inquiry is regarding workpermit cancelation & current visa status. My employer terminate my work contract on 31st March and cancel my work-permit while I am away for my holidays in my country. My current visa on my passport will be expired on 30th April and before leaving TH I purchased my re-entry permit stamp which will be expired on the same date of visa stamp.

Question is, right now with the current status am I able to return to TH using my existing visa on passport or It has been cancelled since the day my WP has been cancelled.

Note : New employer about to process my new work-permit. So they want me to return before the expiry date and for the visa processing. But not sure my current visa is still eligible to enter TH or not.

Thank you in advance 🙏