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5 hours ago, cms22 said:

This is the OP. I now have the BOI rules for a Work Permit. For the record, there is no specific requirement for a degree.

 

This is the source: http://www.boi.go.th/upload/06-ใบตรวจเอกสาร มาตรา 25 EN_42555.pdf

 

The rule is known as "section 25" and these are the requirements for individuals: Passport, Education Certificate / training Certificate, Employment record, Other Related documents, Proof of relationship Photo.

 

 

While that might not list a requirement for a degree, it does not mean that it isn't a requirement for the company in order to get the work permit.

I know of an instance whereby a person with no degree was offered a job (similar to yourself, non teaching), the hiring manager said that no degree was not a problem. However when the person was due to the begin the role, the company said they could not hire them due to the degree issue, with HR saying that in order for them to deal with the work permit a degree would be required. 

I think it really depends on the company. 

43 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Chiang Mai is reported to a 'friendly airport'. But I would expect you to change aircraft in DMK and go through immigration there. So no benefit. 

yes there is a change of aircraft in DMK, tho as I would be in transit and my luggage moving on with the airline I do not think I would go through immigration at DMK

26 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Thai Visa Service do border runs to there and maybe you could get a ride back. Some of the other borders ( eg Had Lek) have services to Trat/ Rayong and Pattaya available. 

A side question. I know if I flew from Cambodia to Bangkok I would likely have problems in the airport due to my travel history and TV's, but..

What if I flew from Phnom Penh to Chiang Mai?, and tried to get a visa exempt? . There are flights which go via DMK, but I assume I would go through immigration at Chiang Mai and only transit DMK.

If I have a recent history of TV's, would I get problems at Chiang Mai?

2 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Ban Laem is a well used border. 

Reading here I have only heard of Poipet being problematic, and some other Cambodian points presenting issues with those trying to do out/in bounce with a Non-Imm-O Multiple Visa. This is not your case. 

 

I presume this is your first land entry Visa Exempt this year, as the maximum is 2.

Stand by, some other posters will likely comment on borders they have used. 

 

Yes I have never before used Visa Exempt. 

I am guessing the problem with using somewhere such as Ban Laem is lack of public transport passing through there from cambodia to Bangkok? All the busses seem to go via Poi Pet

2 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Poipet is resoundingly regarded as the worst. 

Will your starting point be somewhere in Thailand or Cambodia?

 

Entering Thailand from Cambodia

I have only been out of Thailand two weeks, have a history of tourist visas, and would like to enter using a Visa exempt entry (I have never got one of these before). 

As I understand it, History of tourist visas + entering on a visa exempt may get me problems?

I have a flight ticket back to my country for April.

So I was wondering where is best

Hi,

What is the best land entry from Cambodia to Thailand? other than Poi Pet

Thanks

9 hours ago, elviajero said:

You weren't denied for not having money (min 20K baht). You were denied under section 12.2 because you don't have the appropriate means to live long term in the country.

 

Yes, it will be on your record. Entering with a Non-Immigrant visa helps and it's unlikely you'll be denied entry using that visa, but they aren't stupid and may still question you about your time in the country.

they did not say anything to me about me not having enough money and I also showed them the cash. I told them the truth that I was travelling for 2 or 3 months and then I planned to study thai language. 

3 hours ago, BritTim said:

Usually, if you have a valid unused visa, your old passport will be returned to you after having surgery such as cutting of the corners applied to it. If you have the old passport with the visa, the visa is still valid and usable, but you will need to show both passports when entering Thailand.

I have renewed online and will receive my old passport back and the new one (it says in up to three weeks). Would this not raise more suspicion if I try to get in with a visa from another passport that has been deactivated, and has the refused stamp? 

The language school are going to send me the documents I need to apply for my ed visa here in London. i think this is easier as I dont want to waste more time or take chances

27 minutes ago, BritTim said:

Your tourist visa is still valid. Do the following:

• Fly to Kuala Lumpur.
• Fly Kuala Lumpur to Vientiane.
• Enter Thailand via the Friendship Bridge to Nong Khai.
• Travel from Hong Khai to your final destination, possibly using Udon Thani airport which is not far from Nong Khai.

Using most land crossings, they still only deny entry for official, documented reasons. Entering at Nong Khai, you may be subjected to some questioning, but denied entry is very unlikely.

 

An education visa from a language school might be an option for the future, but it is not really necessary at this stage.

I no longer have the visa as I have renewed my passport today. I did plan to get an education visa after my tourist visa ran out so it does not matter too much.