Please help. Non B will be revoked 25 April. What's next?

[cpbkk]

I'm a 53 y/o American, hold a Non B and work permit that expire in January 2021 but will officially be furloughed on 25 April.  I understand that on 25/4 I will have 24 hours to leave the country or pay 1,900 for a 7-day extension.  I have since found work as a teacher for the new school year beginning in May and my school has begun getting me sorted for a new visa and work permit though I know there's a minefield ahead:

 

• I can't "quit" my current job before 25/4 or I will lose my severance pay, etc.  
• I understand the US Embassy can only provide letters for extensions for tourist visas.  
• I could fly back to the States for a new visa but wouldn't be able to return without major delays (14 day quarantines in both countries + visa processing etc) that will imperil my new teaching job.  And let's face it, nothing will be back to normal on 1 May.

 

Understanding that I can't do anything until 25 April, is there any advice you can give that will allow me to stay legally while the crisis runs its course?  I'm thinking that a retirement visa is an option but unsure if I can meet the financial requirement since my savings and retirement funds have taken a nosedive.  

 

Sorry if this has a been addressed elsewhere -- the forums are currently a bit overwhelming.

 

Any help is appreciated.    Thank you.

[ubonjoe]

If your new school could get the paperwork together by the Saturday the 25th so you could apply for a new extension on Monday the 27th with a termination letter from your current school to cancel your current one.. You would need a work permit application approval letter on that day and then it will issued after your current one is canceled.

It may even be possible to apply for a special 30 day extension to give you more time. You will need to letter from your embassy to apply for it.

[Nanaplaza666]

Ubonjoe, respect to you for always helping and having the right answers to make people less stressfull and being very helpfull . ????

Much better then a lot of allknowingly trying to be smartasses and making people feel stresstout by their comments . Specially in these times . Really respect to you stay save and healthy ????????????

[tomazbodner]

11 minutes ago, Nanaplaza666 said:

Ubonjoe, respect to you for always helping and having the right answers to make people less stressfull and being very helpfull . ????

Much better then a lot of allknowingly trying to be smartasses and making people feel stresstout by their comments . Specially in these times . Really respect to you stay save and healthy ????????????

I'm also one of those praying for Joe's good health and longevity...

[BigJ]

To add to that, the US Embassy gave me a letter last week hassle free and they didn't ask me what type of visa I had (non b) and as far as I know they are still giving for all in need regardless of visa type. 

[smokinfun]

The US Embassy also provided me with a letter - in less than 24 hours; all by email.  Now if I could just get Thai Immigration to be so obliging.