Got non-B, WP next - what is needed?

[EbhB]

Today I got a non-B 90 day visa, and I will return to Bangkok ASAP.

 

I will be working with IT/web, the end customer is one of the large telcos.

 

My employer is dead busy, but its a BOI of well repute - they have gotten WPs through the works in 2-3 days before, a month is the maximum.

 

I prefer to be as proactive as possible, so what should I prepare the next two days before I leave?

Will I need to prepare the same stack of papers in order to make it safely through immigration at BKK?

 

Any feedback is welcome, even the "get an elite visa" hehe...

[EbhB]

As far as I can see the challenge could be these two points from the BOIs webpage:
 

– Evidence of applicant’s educational qualifications and letter(s) of recommendation from the former employer, describing in detail the applicant’s past position, duties, performance and place and length of employment. If the documents are in a language other than English, a Thai translation certified as correct by a Thai Embassy (if abroad) or Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if in Thailand) must be attached.

 

– On the application form, the “job description” entry must be completed with a detailed statement as to what job is expected to be performed, how it is related to other people, and what materials will be used in the work (additional paper to be used if necessary).

I will be working as a CMS specialist, with 30+ years of experience with media technology, and 20 years with web tech. Have reshaped my CV to make the "specialist" part of my background clear, hopefully it will go right through if it matches the application itself in a clear way.

But this is Thailand, so could they ask anything else? The BOI has some experience in them asking for a lot of papers, almost as a ritual...

[ubonjoe]

17 minutes ago, EbhB said:

Will I need to prepare the same stack of papers in order to make it safely through immigration at BKK?

You will need nothing more than your passport with the non-b visa in it and a completed arrival card.

[EbhB]

Thanks a lot, thats great!

 

Will probably carry all my papers anyway, as well as flying business...

 

Actually I look forward to start paying taxes in Thailand, as well as doing real work - finally getting away from the West ????