What about foreigners trying to leave?

If you have all the other documents yes the receipt of application satisfies immigration.

He can get a non-b in any nearby country as long as his employer supplies the right paperwork :)

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😂 nope! We are all responsible for our own decisions. We pick and choose what advice we take and that is the way it should be. Otherwise we would all be the exact same people doing the exact same thing. In this case id say it depends a lot on where you live and your relationship with the community. I've known many people that have volunteered like this over the years and the community has been so appreciative, the police have even encouraged it 😂

I think it's good Bill hears both sides no? He's heard the rules and legalities and now the opinion of others and can make his own informed decision :) I didn't realise this group was only allowed to give advice according to Thai laws. In that case I wonder if admins should restrict others from giving 'advice' at all if it is not deemed worthy or fit for the group. I guess I didn't read the pinned post or forum rules. Is that already stated as policy?

It's really sad that people are starting to get scared off by the government's strict policies. Although legally you are supposed to have a work permit for even volunteering your presence in a local village school is really not their concern and they'd give you no second thought if you were not receiving money :/

Oh they certainly can. Your job title and description may not be exactly 'teacher' but you can get a work permit and long term visa. As long as you are doing at least in part what your job title is on your work permit you will be as legal as the next person. :) I've many friends with much experience.

Look for teaching gigs in private schools, nurseries, hotels, corporate companies they can employ legally without a degree. Any government school cannot.

It does not take 10 weeks to process your work permit unless you are working for a lazy ass school or a lazy ass agency!!!