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ok, cool  - cheers

Iv'e got that covered, just need to get to Thailand now! That's the hard part, but looks like Phuket may be opening up in July, I guess that's a start

ok, that's handy to know - so just rock up at Bangkok immigration with letter from job, and no UK police check proof is needed? is that so?

Hard to get a definitive answer for this one. I'm hoping to get a non-immB visa for Thailand for teaching job. Either go in on a Tourist Visa then convert in TL, or get non-immB in advance from Thai embassy in UK. Both a bit of a long shot right now, for sure - but....anyone know the deal on the police check?

Two types seem to exist, both ACRO and DBS - Thai embassy website in UK implies that either is acceptable, but anyone know for sure? Would a DBS certificate suffice at immigration in Bangkok for example or must it be the ACRO? (DBS is easier and less hassle to get tbh)

8 hours ago, jasonr3255 said:

I don’t think “Living in Thailand” is an exception itself unless accompanied exclusively by one of the specified “reasonable excuses” on the list hence the new enforcement laws. 

agreed - I actually 'live' in Cambodia but cannot 'prove' it. Hence am stuck in UK. If you haven't got the status, you can't go. Surprised people put up with this still, tbh.

ok, thanks again for the info

ok, off to solicitor I go, today - get the degree and transcript signed

I've also noticed this from the Thai non-B visa application form:

'Copy of the evidence of education and certificate of employment issued by the foreigner’s former employer(must be translated into English and certified by local andoverseas Embassy and Consulate of the foreigner and by the Legalization Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand'

how about this - 'former employer' - is that needed to get signed and sealed as well, as former employer was in Cambodia (where I can't get in to at present) - will that cause problems?

ok thanks, i've checked that blog out, doesn't look too complex, will start the ball rolling today with that

so, just to be sure, if I manage to get to TL, find a teaching job, then rock up with required docs to immigration etc in Bangkok , with non-legalized degree, this would prevent issuance of non-B visa?  I mean is it 100% needed?

17 hours ago, JayClay said:

If you want to apply for a Non-B in country then you will need to have a legalized university degree certificate. Do this in the UK before you come here as the British Embassy in Thailand don't provide this service.

How do you mean a 'legalized' degree certificate? I have one, from my University BUT are you saying that some kind of lawyer needs to verify it in home country?

ok, looks like it's possible to do. Just need to get into Thailand first. TR from embassy in London seems to be the next step, hopefully.

ok, sure, best to get April out of the way first.

but how about converting the visa, as I thought normally you had to leave the country then come back again (ie. to convert TR to non-immig). I guess they are allowing people to do this in-country now due to Covid, or is that just wishful thinking?

As of now, with the Covid situation, is it possible to even find work as a teacher (face to face) in Bangkok? I'm not interested in online teaching.

Assuming I can get into the country etc.. would this be realistic?

I'm planning to enter on a Tourist Visa, get a job, and then convert to non-imm visa or whatever is needed. I have Ba degree and Celta so am ok on that side of things. Or is the only of doing it, is to actually get a job in advance and sort out the paperwork in home country (UK)?

Is it still doable? Thanks

OK, thanks for all the replies.????

Looks like the Tourist visa route is the most viable option here.

Just need the travel ban on 'leaving' the UK to expire first, but looks like the process of entering Thailand will take some time. So, hopefully the two issues will synchronise to some extent.

Would it be possible to do this. ie. go through all the hoops of getting STV visa in UK, finding a teaching job in Bangkok, then converting to non-imm B visa, or similar? If no job could be found, how long can the STV be extended for?

cheers