Your not that scary!!!

Most ‘decent’ schools/universities will have someone who completes this process on behalf of the foreigners.WP & Visa extensions cost around 5000b in total. I went to Savanakhet, Laos for my original B @ 1900b & expenses.

You cannot get either without a contract and proof of acceptable qualifications

I’m on my 5th WP/B. Visa extension. Agencies are notorious for not providing the correct legal status for teachers (not all). Once you have a B Visa , a WP can be provided (with correct documentation) within a day or so.

The fact that they say it takes quite a bit longer, suggests to me that they don’t want to pay for it straight away, Incase your no good and/or quit.

Check Ajarn.com for jobs. They are plentiful if you have a degree.

@A*

. The first time is a visa obtained outside of Thailand

@Rob***

. Correct, if your going down the ‘money in bank’ route. 2 other alternatives are 1) income

Or

2) a combination of the above.

2 weekly

@Da***

. Not being ‘picky’, it’s important. I know a few guys who got a visa as a dependent. Initially there was a lot of paperwork/hoops to jump through but worth it in the long run.

Are you on birth certificate as the father?

Is the child Thai?

@T**

. No mention whatsoever by them about TM30 but I must admit, I did get a bit of VIP treatment as one of my students was in there (Sisaket Imm) doing work experience. First time I ever got coffee&biscuits while I wait!!! 555