Yes joe, but when you pay an ‘agent’ and they only think one step ahead and just take your money.. that’s what friends and forums are for 😉

Yes.. first one. It’s the ‘single’ entry aspect that I believe hasn’t been correctly explained to him.. the advice that he’s go is that he can ‘just do it next time he’s here’ which in fact will probably mean his non-imm single b will be ‘dead’ by this time and he will have to do the process again?

I’ve been following the ever changing criteria for a non-imm b multi very closely for the last six months, I’ve counted six changes in as many months in Penang. I no longer qualify. The issue I refer to here is the ‘single entry’ aspect of the no -imm b single as far as it being the normal step toward a gaining a multi (qualification isn’t an issue, he is the owner director) and that my friends travel plans don’t seem to be conducive to this process. Ellie’s solution appears to be the most realistic.

Thanks for your reply.. I thought this also and it’s not been properly explained to him, he’s certainly not factored in purchasing his re-entry permit OR scheduling a return visit with the 90 day period..

It’s the ‘single entry’ part that’s the issue (or not).

Yes I know this, but does he not need his non-imm single first?.. and if he gets this his single entry will be used re-entering. When he leaves in two weeks he would be technically re-entering twice on a single, no?

Low paid teachers, hotel workers/managers, scuba instructors and many others will be impacted by this change. Ironically some of the hardest workers.

Been tracking this issue for a while. It seems that anyone working for a company who can’t/won’t satisfy the correct criteria for an application made to internal Thai immigration will have to get a new non-imm single b every 90 days. A significant cost and also more time off work. I know a few that are going to be affected as their non-imm b multi’s run out.

It’s going to emerge as a significant issue for some.

@Tod ********

yes.. lots of ‘can’t do’s’ here when I’m aware of many contradictions. As Todd says if he’s able to easily finance his way here AND stay here on a Non-O based on marriage then he’ll have the time and space to look for an employer.. There are possibilities. For instance, with the backing of your employer you can apply for a work permit with only a TEFL albeit with limitations. Some schools also employ ‘educators’ and get around it that way. It’s very subjective. Make sure you get your UK police check before you come, best of luck. 👍