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Can I get a work permit while on a non-immigrant O visa or do I need to be on a B visa? I've never had a work permit so I'm confused if it's separate from the visa.

The reason I might need it would be to help a sports coach at a university. If I don't get paid anything, would I still legally need a work permit? Thanks!

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You certainly can apply for a work permit at the Labor Department with a non-immigrant "O" visa. They will inform you whether or not you need a non-immigrant "B" visa before they will issue the work permit. Paid or unpaid, does not matter, legally you need a work permit. A work permit is separate from immigration and a visa to enter Thailand.

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Why do you not just work-out along with the team to stay in shape? -- even pay them a little bit for the privilege -- then if you happen to add a little tid-bit from your wealth of experience no big deal.

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You need a work permit, even for volunteering.

The question if you can get a WP on a non-O depedns on if you are on a 90 day entry with a non-O or are on an extension of stay. If you are on an extenson of stay, no WP will be issued if it is basd on retirement. But if it is a university, immigration might be inclined to change your permisison to stay based on retirement to volunteering. (For that you need to volunteer at least 4 hours a week).

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You could always just show up ... have a good time ... and if anybody asks what are you doing there, tell them you enjoy watching young Thai boys sweat.

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One thing to watch out for. The visa and the work permit are two separate things.

The visa lets you stay in the country.

The work permit lets you work in the country. You must have a visa to get a work permit.

Even if you get a one year visa - the work permit will end when the visa ends.

AND you still have to either leave every 90 days or report to immigration every 90 days. (depending on the type of visa.) A one year visa does not mean that you can stay and do nothing for one year. The work permit is valid for the duration of the visa.

(confused or what?)

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The real matter here is is this something you genuinely want to do and be committed before you consider all that work permit rigamarole... Sometimes you just have to show-up and kick the tires before you can make that decision.

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Even if you get a one year visa - the work permit will end when the visa ends.

Not correct. A work permit can be issued for up to two years and does not necessarily follow visa or extension of stay dates.Section 21 of the Alien Working Act, B.E. 2551 (2008).

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