I have no degree. I have worked for 4 different foundations. I know it's not school related, because most schools and the government do need a degree to get a work permit. But I am saying that you don't need a degree to get a work permit.
You can't really do any of this until all the paperwork has been finished and the company has fully transferred the location through the district/city offices.
Start with a one year education visa and if you're in Chiang Mai I've got several other options you can do. Even if you're not on a Muay Thai Visa you can still study Muay Thai.