Work Permit Whilst On O Visa Extention Based On Retirement

[theoldgit]

I am considering taking a job with the company who saying that I must be eligible for a work permit.

I entered Thailand a little over two years ago and have extended my stay twice based on retirement. If I decide to take this job would I need to leave Thailand and get a new visa or can transfer my stay in country?

Thanks

[Mario2008]

It would depend on the immigration office, but it is likely you will be required to apply for a non-B visa abroad first. Doesn't hurt to try to change the reason of your stay first. They might do it.

(You don't transfer, but change the reason of stay).

[thaiphoon]

Likely you will initially need to obtain Non-B visa from embassy/consulate abroad, but have been some instances of immigration offices doing the 'switch' in extension status. You can try.

[bapak]

I am considering taking a job with the company who saying that I must be eligible for a work permit.

I entered Thailand a little over two years ago and have extended my stay twice based on retirement. If I decide to take this job would I need to leave Thailand and get a new visa or can transfer my stay in country?

Thanks

No work permit with Retirement Extension... However, if you are married to a Thai, you can change to Marriage extension and apply for a work permit.