@James *******

ok understood, thanks. Is it possible to get a more short term visa in SE Asia? (I'd like to avoid a trip back to the UK at the moment, if possible)

@James *******

Is there anything I can do in more local countries/embassies?

not yet, no and no

@Tod ********

this Is exactly right.

@Ellie ******

i think this might be the issue as I had a Non B previously then moved onto the Covid amnesty.

@DaNish *******

thanks. I'll make some further enquiries then.

@Nicolas *******

from the school admin who deals with work permits etc.

@Stewart **************

yeah, have started working with them now on the documents. Was hoping to get it all done without having to leave but plan B has had to be implemented.... and overdue a visit to the folks anyway so it should all work out ok. Just wanted to make sure I don't get myself in a situation where I have to leave again once I return.

@Robert ******

thanks Robert.

@Benjamin *****

apologies. I was just offering caveated advice relevant to the OP regarding having to exit and return in challenging circumstances. It wasn't an exit strategy it was sharing of research into how to obtain a visa by leaving and then returning. I think this is something a lot of people are struggling with at the moment. I read the group terms of reference and it didn't seem this was controversial.

I appreciate the group and all that it is doing and in future will limit my comments to Visa matters within Thailand, as I understand it now.