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**flienianO** · 09-22-2012, 04:03 AM

"Some people reported they were able to switch to a Non Immigrant visa within the country but that is generally not correct."

Richard, Why do you say this? I am married to a Thai woman and I plan on going to Thailand the first of June as I normally do and obtain entry as I always do upon arrival for the allowed 30 days when I arrive at airport Immigrations. From there I plan on going to the Thai Immigration Bureau in Bangkok, filling out forms TM86 and TM87, submitting all proper docs, and obtain a type 'O' visa to support a Thai spouse and family.

I guess my concern is the next step I need to take, obtaining a work permit. Do you or anyone else think that this would be difficult? I already have a job with US based company seeking to have an expat working and living in Thailand. How long does it usually take to obtain a work permit these days?
NOTE: My job is not teaching, it is high tech mfg.

Any information or details to my particular situation would be very beneficial.

Thanks,
dingdongrb

09-22-2012, 04:03 AM	#6
flienianO Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 440 Senior Member	"Some people reported they were able to switch to a Non Immigrant visa within the country but that is generally not correct." Richard, Why do you say this? I am married to a Thai woman and I plan on going to Thailand the first of June as I normally do and obtain entry as I always do upon arrival for the allowed 30 days when I arrive at airport Immigrations. From there I plan on going to the Thai Immigration Bureau in Bangkok, filling out forms TM86 and TM87, submitting all proper docs, and obtain a type 'O' visa to support a Thai spouse and family. I guess my concern is the next step I need to take, obtaining a work permit. Do you or anyone else think that this would be difficult? I already have a job with US based company seeking to have an expat working and living in Thailand. How long does it usually take to obtain a work permit these days? NOTE: My job is not teaching, it is high tech mfg. Any information or details to my particular situation would be very beneficial. Thanks, dingdongrb
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