GLouiseCooper

@ubonjoe or anyone else with ideas

Dear all,

As many are, I'm looking for a way to stay in Thailand beyond September 26. 

I am currently residing in Thailand on an METV visa that will expire on September 15, just before the end of the current Visa Amnesty period. I would like to continue my stay in Thailand, as my partner teaches at a university here.

I have been offered a job teaching English at a local school, but am unable to change my Tourist Visa to a Work Visa, given that I would have to leave the country to do so, and most borders are currently closed. 

Is there any way for me to change visa in-country? 

Or is it possible to extend my tourist visa when amnesty ends? 

Or could I convert my Tourist visa to a Non-Immigrant O Visa, given the valid work permit of my partner? 

Thank you, in advance, for any ideas! 

Amazing! Thank you for your assistance! 

Hello! I read through the above posting and just wanted to confirm that I understand what this means for my own situation.

I entered Thailand on March 21 on an METV that is valid until September 16. On May 19 I will have completed my first 60 days and will be due to extend my visa for another 30 days, and then on June 18th I will be due to do a border run since I intend to extend the METV as long as possible. 

Given the current situation, the above post suggests that I do not need to go to immigration on May 19 to extend? 

Does this mean I am in the clear until July 31, not needing to extend or do border-runs until then? Do you happen to know what I should do once the visa amnesty/extension has ended and I want to continue using my visa?

Thank you in advance for your time!