AjarnMartin

Thanks for all the info and directions, heading up to Nan tomorrow, will keep you posted on the experience, I think I would be sooner facing Flintoff and Anderson than doing this but needs must haha

Like you, I've just done the "Nan run" from Phetchabun and apart from the 400km journey through Phitsanulok, Utteradit (where the whole stretch of road was under repair ), Phrae and into Nan, the experience was a joy... I came away with an extension to my Non-Imm "O" visa and a multiple "re-entry" permit for the same duration. My work permit was also noted and the staff were delightful and quick. They relieved me of 5,700 ThB in the process made up of the 1,900 renewal and 3,800 for the multiple re-entry but at least they did it with a smile. Additionally, all I need to do now is SEND proof of residency every 90 days along with copies of relevant Passport pages so - no more trips to Nan for a while...

If it helps, the Nan Immigration Office can be found by travelling north into Nan on Route 101 until you reach the traffic lights towards the centre of the town. There a very ornate, gold-leaved Wat (Wat See Pan Ton) on the far, left-hand corner of the lights where you make a left and go straight until the road goes into a dual carriageway. The NIO is actually on your right at this point so you have to do a U-turn and double back. Unhelpfully, the sign for the office is only visible when you're on the correct side of the carriageway.

Good luck to future visitors

Hi Folks - I'm brand-new to this site and find most information very useful but this string has got my head reeling. I'm an English teacher currently working for a reputable Thai company and am already in possession of both Non-Imm "O" Visa (obtained in Hull) and Work Permit obtained for me by my company. I live in Phetchabun and have recently had to make a visit to my "local" Immigration Office in Nan Province (+/_ 400 kms each way). Other than the journey, the staff in Nan were exemplary and I came away with an extension of my Non-Imm Visa and a multiple "re-entry" Permit at a total cost of 5,700 Baht - the published cost. Now, for immigration purposes, all I have to do is SEND proof of residency with copies of relevant Passport pages every 90 days. A dream...

I want to start my own, small school in January but am horrified at all this rigmarole regarding visas, work permits and "professional" fees. Is there anyone out there with specific insight into starting ones own school since without a work permit I don't earn??? Many thanks...