Can an STV be converted to a Non-B in Thailand?

[Negentropy]

I'm planning to move out of the country after transferring my managing director position to a person who's currently holding a STV.

 

My company is eligible for only 1 WP so I believe I need to cancel my WP first then issue a WP for the person who's taking over.

 

I've contacted an agent a week ago but they were not quite sure about this.

 

I'm curious whether

 

1. Is it even possible to convert an STV to Non-B in country now?

 

2. What are the typical processes of transferring a WP to a new director?

 

Thank you.

Edited January 10, 2021 by Negentropy
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[ubonjoe]

1. A STV cannot be changed to another visa category. That is stated on embassy websites.

You could ask your local immigration office to confirm that.

2. Not sure how that is done.

[timendres]

2. As far as I understand it, there is no such thing as a "transfer" of a work permit. The existing work permit must be canceled, and a new work permit issued.

[VyacheslavKHV]

3 hours ago, Negentropy said:

1. Is it even possible to convert an STV to Non-B in country now?

I can check for you, I'm curios about it, i don't know anyone who have done it  yet. 

 

3 hours ago, Negentropy said:

2. What are the typical processes of transferring a WP to a new director?

First, need to cancel old director WP, after you can apply for a new one. 

[DrJack54]

18 minutes ago, VyacheslavKHV said:

I can check for you, I'm curios about it, i don't know anyone who have done it  yet. 

The OP has correct reply in post #1.

STV is special animal. Cannot be 'converted' period.

[at15]

can you wait for land borders to open mid 2021

[mockingbird]

2 hours ago, at15 said:

can you wait for land borders to open mid 2021

Who said land borders are opening mid 2021?

They won't open until the majority of Thai's have been vaccinated, and that's not going to happen by the middle of the year.

[acenase]

If you plan on getting a Non B, it is best to enter with a TR visa.

[thaitero]

True, Many embassy websites state than can not be converted but i would still check this with different agents/immigration.

Embassies know their own business but sometimes advice about immigration matters are not so good.. Sometimes also you can do something in one place but not in another immigration office..

[jacko45k]

19 hours ago, thaitero said:

True, Many embassy websites state than can not be converted but i would still check this with different agents/immigration.

Embassies know their own business but sometimes advice about immigration matters are not so good.. Sometimes also you can do something in one place but not in another immigration office..

They are sometimes not knowledgeable wrt immigration procedures within Thailand, they are from the Ministry (M of FA), Immigration are a division of the police.