@Chulala *********

right. Thank you. I’m in the ‘waiting for work permit’ phase so I can apply for the 12 month extension. So, really, you answered my question. Thank you. 2-3 months is how long I need to stay here until the work permit is issued and I can apply for the 12month extension (and re-entry permits). Thank you!!

Thanks! 🙏

Thanks all for your suggestions. 🙏

What I’ve decided to try is:

1. Apply online at LA consulate in US while in Colorado this summer (with supporting documents from my future employer)

If that doesn’t work…

2. Come back to Thailand in August for work (my non-o will have expired then) arriving on a tourist visa, and then going to Singapore (where my gf lives) and applying again at the Thai consulate there

Thoughts? Might this work?

My employer doesn’t have any recommendations and I’m a little hesitant to use an agent as it seems this should be possible without one.

I worked in Thailand with a non-B and work permit 2017-2021 and then transitioned to a non-o guardian (without leaving the country) for 2021-2023. I’ve been offered a job and need to switch back to a non-B with work permit.

Surely, someone has done this, right? Parents get offered jobs and have to switch visas. 🙏👩‍👧‍👧🇹🇭

@Graham *****

yes. Agreed. That’s my understanding too.

However, it seems Thai consulate in US can’t help bc I’ve been living in Thailand, not in US.

Has anyone done this before? Can any Thai Embassy in US or other country help me apply for Non-B when I currently have Non-O and have been living in Thailand since 2017?

@Stuart ********

thanks for your detailed reply. 🙏

That’s unfortunate. I’m my kids’ only guardian so my needing to leave the country would be tricky.

Any other suggestions? 🙏