Well, things need to change. Whether we will like the changes is the only question.

Yup, any visa. You’ll need a medical, too.

@Robert ******

, if they’ve changed, and are now converting, then lightning has struck, indeed. That would be a good sign. I did a decade of visas and extensions in Phuket over the years. They were always zero tolerance. Word was that immigration officials owned the visa running vans to Penang.

I would certainly be happy to hear first hand reports of successful conversions to Non-Bs in Phuket. Please (anybody) prove me wrong!

They will likely expect him to work while it’s being done, too!

Not in Phuket. No transferring from tourist visa or 30 day stamp.

In Phuket you have to arrive on a Non Immigrant visa or go out and get one.

Because they’re so strict, the process is faster. I had mine done within the first 2 months of working (2 year work permit and annual extension). The biggest wait is for the Temporary teaching license, for teachers.

Agreed. But, update us if any problems come up...

Very smart to take a week in between.

They are mostly looking for people working, doing one day runs or continuous, back to back visas, missing all but the minimum weekdays that work will allow.

Simple regular breaks out of Thailand, that an employee couldn’t take will likely result in faaaar fewer questions on arrival.

Or you can do 2 single reentry permits. IMO your risking a lot over 1000Baht

2 year work permit costs more. Most employers will only pay for a 1 year or 6 month one unless there sure you’ll stay.

As long as you pay tax, you should be all set