@Tim ****************

and/or refuse to check the embassy site and instead turn to social media 😂

-faq

@Frank *********

I mean seriously what are folks thinking these days...

@Nongnuch *******

Mate, let me put it like this: they must really, really, no I mean REALLY like me at the department of employment

(or you simply don't know what you're writing about).

@Nongnuch *******

Mate, your statement "A work permit can be cancelled anytime, and thus it has no expiry date" is incorrect as extension of the regular work permit is required at Department of Employment (just like the non b visa).

@Jan *****************

The lesson here is to use the proper visa for your stay.

@Roberto ********

don't know about the palatial home in the middle of a rice field... but isn't the reason for 'selling assets in their home country' to avoid taxation? Where I'm from government is always very short of cash and actively looking for sitting ducks and easy targets 😉

@Steve ******

I always had to choose between single or multiple-entry when getting my visa (usually folks avoid multiple entry because it is more expensive).

@Maii ****

Yes!! getting long-stay visa for work is difficult but it is not totally impossible like someone else said.

You do need the qualifications / education and job-experience to be able to get a job in Thailand, and get the sponsorship from your company for the Non-B visa and work-permit application.

One possible approach is getting an expat-assignment in France, in case he works for a company in France that has offices in Thailand and they're willing to help you. Becoming a TEFL teacher is probably one of the easiest approaches but (unless he is highly qualified) the salary and job can be challenging. The website ajarn.com has info about teaching jobs and what people (don't) like about it.

Also, there is the newer SMART visa's for specific highly qualified staff. Some generic info you can read here:

@Roberto ********

It's still the exact same situation as Brandon described skillfully.