BE VERY CAREFUL about carrying large sums of currency across international borders. There are rules, restrictions and reporting requirements for carrying large sums of cash or negotiable instruments.

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It is far better to arrange a bank transfer.

He may also be able to do a change of status within Thailand if all of the documents are ready to do so.

If not then a quick visa run to Laos to get his non-B will take care of that problem.

He will NOT have to return to the UK for a non-B.

They are in the ASEAN +6 and they do have a bilateral treaty.

Korean... no work permit yet... fly out (cancel non-B as you exit), fly back in. No problems, no worry. 90-day entry on arrival. BKK is better than DMK. Get a cheap flight to KUL, SIN or HKG.

But be aware that you can only border bounce twice per calendar year. It is best to get an actual visa from a consulate.

Yes, for 30 days then you NEED to exit the country and get a new visa or new entry.

The Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018) came into effect on March 28, 2018, and is the third significant reform to Thailand’s law on work permits in the past three years. The new amendments are aimed at addressing the concerns of foreign workers over penalties related to work permit requirements imposed by the Royal Decree (No. 1) B.E. 2560 (2017) earlier in 2017. The key changes introduced by the amendments are detailed below.

Definition of work. The definition of work has been reworded, and now reads: “To perform any professional work, regardless of whether or not there is an employer, but excluding the conduct of business of foreign business license holders according to the Foreign Business Act.”

Additional work permit exemptions. The amendment provides for work permit exemptions in certain cases, as follows:

Foreigners who occasionally enter Thailand to organize or attend a conference; to discuss, speak, or present at a conference, training, workshop, or seminar; to perform art and cultural activities; or to participate in sports or any activities to be prescribed by the Cabinet.

Foreigners who enter Thailand for the purpose of establishing a business or investment, or who possess knowledge and a high level of skill, which will be beneficial to Thailand’s development, as prescribed by the Cabinet.

And for those who have a valid work permit already:

Furthermore, Section 28 of Decree No. 2 provides that a work permit holder may engage in any work that is not specifically prohibited to all foreigners on the “Official List” of work prohibited to foreigners.

The Official List outlines, the limited number of activities for which a foreigner cannot obtain work permission for in any case. (The current Official List is the same as was last issued under the Act.

As a consequence, any foreigner who has a work permit in Thailand may now, work anywhere, for anyone (including themselves), under any conditions, and do any type of work, that is not excluded by the Official List.

The Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018)

enter and get 60.

border bounce and get 60 more.

border bounce again for another 59.

border bounce for 60 more.

extend for 30.

Total time in country = 9 months.

On an METV just border hop. They don't count against your 2-per-year limit and often it is cheaper than paying the b1900 for the visa extension.

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OP - yes, out and back on the same day is OK.

You will get a fresh 60 when you re-enter.

The only time you need to worry about an extension is at the end of the visa lifespan.

Your 33k is sunk money. There are no refunds for visas and since your visa was only 2k the language school or agency that took your money is unlikely to refund the other 31k.

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Unless you want to work illegally on a visa that has "Not legal to work" printed on the face of it you need to cancel, exit, get your new non-B and work permit based on your new job.

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