my understanding, it should be VISA first before your work permit. To apply for the work permit, the requirement is your NON-B visa. Also, you can apply for tour VISA renewal/extension 30 days before your NON-B VISA expires.

Yes it is true. The duration of an ED Visa is from 3 months and renewable upto 12 months.

Do not fogrget to cancel your workpermit and NON B Visa too before leaving. To avoid further questions or problems.

@Mario *********

based on experience. I transfered from Non-B to Non-O as well (but marriage)

They would really ask you to leave the country. But keep in mind, before doing so, you have to cancel both your Work Permit and NON-B visa on the day that you will leave (to avoid overstay). Also you will need a letter from the company you worked with to cancel your NON-B

From what I know as well, you need to leave the country.

If you're changing Visa types, it would be easier for everyone for you to cancel the old Visa and work permit. Leave the country, come in as a tourist then process the NEW Non O Visa.

Or they might ask you, to process the NON-O in a Thai Embassy, in the country where you're going if it's easier for you.

@Brandon ***********

this is pretty detailed! Thank you for the info, do you mind sharing where did you get the info? I plan to research some more.

@Steven **************

yeah I understand what happened. Just to be clear, when you came back to fet the stamp, you still gave them the photo copy of your passport and bank book?

@Paul ******

what do you mean NO post application requirement to keep money in your account. That's why the con period is there AFTER the application.

It is part of the process, even the visitation (that rarely happens) is still part of the process during the con period AFTER the application.

In this case the process is already done and the dude who posted, already got his visa. So I better stop replying to this thread. Good luck on your next extension.

@Jordi *******

that is exactly my point. You only see the randomness of the "Immig Officer". Very one sided! How about you, are you sure that you're communicating effectively so that the other peraon understands you?

Or you're just assuming that everyone knows or understands WHAT you're saying, HOW you're saying it or even WHEN you're saying it.

I do not have bad intentions when replying to this thread. I just want to raise a point that expats sometimes miss small details like "miscommunication" and blames it to Thai people.

Also I understand that in Thailand, the rules changes so often and randomly at times. But I guess it is the same with any other developing country.

Are you in Bangkok? I experienced it before. Other banks in the city will just give you the bank statements they normally give. Sad to say the immig is looking for another type of bank statement.

The banks at Chaeng Wattana, below the immig office knows exactly what the immig is looking for. It will just take them 10-20 mins to process, so you can go there instead.