Thinking of applying for a Non-O based on my Thai child

[djayz]

I'm currently employed legally in Thailand on a Non-immigrant B visa with WP. However, I am changing employer next month and I was wondering if I should apply for a non-immigrant O visa due to the fact that I have a Thai child here with my partner. 

 

From what I can gather, on a Non-O visa I could continue to live and work here legally and this wouldn't change if I ever changed jobs again. Is that right? 

 

What documents do I need in order to apply for the Non-O in Bangkok (eventually in Korat if that is slightly easier and less hassle). 

 

Thanking you in advance for any information you can give me. 

 

 

[ubonjoe]

To get anything more than single or multiple entry non-o visas at a embassy or consulate you would have to be the legal father of your child by way of marriage or  legitimization of your parenthood.

Being the legal father is what immigration requires for you to apply for an extension of stay at immigration based upon being the parent of a Thai. You also need 400k baht in a Thai bank or proof of 40k baht income.

Info for legalizing your parenthood is here.

 

[djayz]

3 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

To get anything more than single or multiple entry non-o visas at a embassy or consulate you would have to be the legal father of your child by way of marriage or  legitimization of your parenthood.

Being the legal father is what immigration requires for you to apply for an extension of stay at immigration based upon being the parent of a Thai. You also need 400k baht in a Thai bank or proof of 40k baht income.

Info for legalizing your parenthood is here.

 

Thank you Ubonjoe! What I assumed would be a relatively straightforward process seems to be a little more complicated...