Adam86

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

They are both non immigrant visas and that is all that is needed to apply for a extension of stay. The only difference is the reason is they were issued for.

All of the clauses in the immigration order that require a non immigrant visa to apply only state that. 

Thanks for your input Joe. I told this to immigration today in Chiang Mai and they just turned me away again sadly. Is there anyone else I can speak to apply for an extension of stay apart from the immigration as they clearly are not interested in helping. Perhaps a number to call or email? Surely there is a helpline as clearly there are multiple people in the same situation as me. I already called the British embassy in BKK but they were absolutely useless.

Is there anywhere I can see the clauses in the immigration order online you talk about? I found this article.

https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/work-permit-rules.php?fbclid=IwAR0XOdkfamt7H1Smty9k6dDy9vc1cVMzHuF8mapZor4RNkW85SBq_Q49hS8 Is this what your referring to Joe?

I'm not sure where to go forward from here as several people have told me its possible to change non-ED to non-B but for me its seeming like mission impossible.

I've started to contact agencies in the meantime. Fingers crossed, trying to remain positive I can figure this out.

1 hour ago, PremiumLane said:

I am currently on an ED visa, about to get another 6 months extension. 

I'm in the same situation. Can I ask how did you manage to get a 6 months extension to your ED visa? My language school said it is not possible. That now immigration is only allowing government run language schools to get new ED visa and for that I'm to late to apply anyway.

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

You cannot change non immigrant visa categories while in the country. If on a visa exempt or tourist visa entry it is possible to apply for a non immigrant visa at immigration.

If your employer can a apply for a work permit for you it would be possible to apply for a extension of stay based upon working.

Joe, thank you for replying to my other thread. The University who offered me the job said I need to speak to immigration which I did yesterday. Immigration told me it was not possible to change an ED visa to a Non B as the visa type was not in the same category. Really stuck now and keep being passed between people ????

Hi everyone,

If anyone has any insight or has been in the same situation I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your time!

My Situation:

I'm on an ED visa which expires next week but I can stay on the Thai amnesty rule until the end of this month. I went to immigration and they told me I either have to fly back home or find a way to stay legally. I've been here for 6 years, been with my girlfriend for 5 and we recently got a puppy so going back home is the last thing I want to do. I used to teach English for 5 years before I studied Thai language so I applied to the University near me and after the interview they offered me a job. They told me to find out if I can get Non B as they are concerned with how strict the immigration is during this pandemic. The head of English at the Uni are unable to tell me if they can get my ED visa changed to a Non B and asked me to try to find out myself.

Has anyone else been in this situation? Was anyone able to figure out a way to get this sorted?

Thank you for your time

Adam