Yes. I asked immigration about this also. Unfortunately this is not an option as I don't have 400,000 in the bank. The option of using my Thai salary will not be accepted as I am changing employers and that complicates their decision on my ability to support my stay for the upcoming year.

Thank you Tod. So basically, it is possible, but far from guaranteed as it will be at the discretion of Bangkok immigration whether to allow me to apply for another Non-B extension while on the 60-day family extension. Even if I call immigration in Bangkok (or have my new school call) the answer won't be certain as it will be up to the immigration officer processing my request. Is that a correct summary?

Additionally, I notice and appreciate your corrections of my query with respect to the terms 'visa' and 'extension'. I understand more fully the difference and I believe It is important to use correct and precise language, particularly on matters of significance and subtlety. So thank you for that. 🙂

Immigration locally in Roi Et was not willing to do a backdating of the visa cancellation. I will talk to HR at my present school. My present school has a good relationship with immigration, and I have a good relationship with my present school. Perhaps the HR representative will get a different answer to the question of backdating.

That is correct. I went to immigration this afternoon. They were willing to do a Non-O visa only if I had 400,000 in the bank. The fact that I am leaving this position in 2 months raised the flag at immigration about using my previous year of salary. They basically said that I can't use my present employment as a guarantee of funds because I do not have a new contract with my present school for the year ahead.

@Amy ******

Thank you. It is exactly your situation that I would like to avoid. The process for changing employers is broken.

I am going to immigration today to ask about the Non-O. I will ask immigration about the 'backdating' option. Thank you for the suggestion.