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I work for a language school and they gave me a non imm b visa. Is that the same visa that I would get working for a government school?

I'm just wondering if it's possible to work for a language school and government school at the same time. I suppose I just need to have both schools listed on my work permit.

So I'm working part time for a language school and have a valid work permit. Now I'm thinking about taking an additional job at a secondary school and the agent told me that I need to process the visa/work permit under his school's name.

Does that mean I have to get a new work permit? I'm not leaving the language school so I'm not cancelling the work permit that I have. Any thoughts on how to handle this?

Which one is better?

I've been working for a language school for sometime but the evening and weekend work hours are killing me.

The salary seems to be about the same. But a secondary school I'm assuming has longer paid holidays. Does anyone know how many days?

Not sure if I can do a poll here but I'd like to know your opinion.

7 hours ago, Neeranam said:

If you are on good terms with your school, they can do this by working together with the new school. However, in normal times, there are often problems. Timing is very important, you only have 7 days.

 

They might not work together too well. They are competitors. 

Reading Ubonjoe's comment I was under the impression that I only need a termination letter from the old school. 

Can my old school sabotage the process in any way?

Seems like a routine procedure. Any reports of people running into trouble along the way?

So I'm working for a language school and an opportunity just came up to move to different school for a better salary.

Question: If I go for it, how much of a nightmare will it be to navigate through the immigration bureaucracy?

Part of me thinks I should stay where I am until the covid situation is resolved but if the process can go smoothly maybe I shouldn't wait.

Thanks in advance!

52 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Seven days if you apply for an extension, pay 1900 baht and get 7 days to leave the country after it is denied.

Ok, thanks. So if I want to find another job I might need to leave the country and come back on a tourist visa.

And when I find the new job I'll have to leave again and apply for the work visa. Nice.

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

At this time you could stay in the country until July 31st under the amnesty.

Thanks. And if I quit my job after the amnesty?

On 5/15/2020 at 9:08 AM, AgMech Cowboy said:

I only left one company to work at the next between '98-'99.  The companies both had personnel to handle all that business

Hi, that's the situation that I'm wondering about. How long were you able to stay in the country between jobs? Or did you need to have the next job lined up before you quit the first one? Thanks in advance!

On 5/14/2020 at 4:14 PM, ubonjoe said:

That day if you go to immigration with a termination letter to cancel it.

Yes, this is precisely my question. Am I required to leave the country on my last working day?

I'm just wondering how much time I can stay in the country after I stop working.

If my goal is to find a new job, what course of action would you recommend?

35 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

The same day the extension is canceled

Thanks for the reply.

So if my last day at the company was May 31st, when would the extension be canceled?

If I enrolled in a formal school immediately I suppose this could give me time to find another job.

26 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Your work permit and extension of stay will both end when you job ends.

Hi, after the termination of employment how long does one have to leave the country?

I'm just wondering about the options available if that were to happen.

I suppose one could find another job or apply for an ed visa without having to leave the country.

I just returned my condo to the landlord and I'm wondering if I'll ever get my 2-month deposit back.

The landlord complained about a number of things which to me were just the result of normal wear and tear of the condo.

He told me he'll get back to me after someone looks at the unit.

What should I expect? He's holding a two month rent deposit and I just saw that a new law came into effect recently that only allows landlords to hold a 1 month rent deposit.

Looking forward to any advice. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the info. 

My question is really about their requirments for additional certifications beyond the Bachelor degree.

Should I be concerned if I don't provide TEFL or TOEIC certifications?

Their website is a little vague in this regard.

2 hours ago, darrendsd said:

People get questioned after 6 VE, actually less in some cases, these can be spread out over 2 or so years

Getting questioned is not a big deal.

Do you know anybody who was denied entry?

I'm applying for the Non B in Laos later this month and I've been getting lots of conflicting info about the minimum requirements.

I'd appreciate it if anybody who applied there could post the documents that they submitted.

I plan to take with me the original bachelor diploma and the documents provided by the company that I work for.

Aside from this is anything else needed? Are there any requirements for additional certifications (TEFL, TOEIC, etc)?

Thanks in advance!

Sorry for the late reply, Slip, but yes I did grow up in the US and consider myself to be a native speaker.

I checked the link you posted and it lists the required documentation for a "Provisional Teaching Permit".

Forgive me for my ignorance but do I need a Provisional Teaching Permit to work as a teacher? Or is this a requirement only in government schools, for example? 

As I mentioned, I had a work permit a few years ago but it was not for a teaching job and I only had to submit my Bachelor's degree.

I guess I could take the TOEIC if it is a mandatory requirement.  It's just not clear to me that it is.

Thanks Slip.  I know that different schools may have different requirements but does the Thai government require a high TOEIC score?

Any non NES reading this thread have a work permit?

I was just told by a recruiter that the Thai government requires a NES country passport to issue work permits for teaching jobs.

Is this true?

I have dual citizenship but don't have a US passport and she is insisting that I get one.

I had a work permit a few years ago but it was not for a teaching job and they only asked for my bachelor's degree.

Somebody also told me that the Ministry of Education requires a 120 hour TEFL certificate. True?

I'd appreciate it if somebody could let me know what are the minimum requirements from the Thai government to issue a work permit for a teaching job. 

Thanks in advance.

"They just kept on about the new rule and i had to get a proper visa."

What new rule?

I'm just wondering why they denied you entry. You were not given any reasons?

Thanks. I was just looking at Bupa.

Are you covered by one of their plans? If you don't mind me asking, which plan did you choose and how has the service been so far?

I was looking at the platinum plan with maximum inpatient benefit of 1,000,000 THB (not sure if this is more than necessary).

The quote I got is 2,384 THB per month.

Thanks. What I had in mind was something like Bupa or Axa and I was just wondering where I can buy a plan in Chiang Mai.

I'm not a BKK Bank customer so that's probably not an option for me.

I'm looking to buy health insurance in Chiang Mai.

I'd appreciate any recommendations about places where I can go to get a quote and buy a plan.

I'm looking for a low cost plan that covers serious illnesses and accidents. I'm in the early 30's and in good health.

Thanks in advance,

I'm choosing a health insurance plan for myself and would appreciate the advice from people who have experience with the providers in Thailand.

Basically:

- I'm early 30's

- I exercise, eat healthy and in good physical state

- I don't get sick very often and don't remember the last time I went to a hospital.

- I don't ride bikes/motorcycles and don't do dangerous sports.

I probably just need a plan that covers serious illnesses and accidents.

I'd appreciate any advice about the different providers in terms of quality of service and cost.

Thanks in advance.

Thanks.

The place near the Sibsan Hotel is way up north. I'm staying near the muang chiang mai stadium.

Went to the Huay Keow arboretum this morning. It's a great place to go running but I didn't see any workout equipment there.

I'll check out the Nong Buak Public Park tomorrow.

Any other options nearby?