Non-immigrant 'b' Visa

[Dolphin]

I've just been issued with a multiple-entry non-immigrant 'B' visa to work in Thailand (I move out there at beginning of May). I've been told by my employer in Bangkok that it can take a while to get the work permit sorted out, however I need to travel to Singapore for a few days 4 weeks after first entering Thailand. Will this cause me any problems when I leave or re-enter Thailand? Do I need the work permit to validate my visa, or is the visa okay on it's own since it's multiple-entry?

Please could someone explain how this works, as I'm confused! I just want to be clear what the process is now that I have my non-immigrant 'B' visa and what I can or can't do once I arrive in Thailand in May! I don't want to do anything that will invalidate the visa. Thanks.

[vinny]

See also Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (business and work), Office of Foreigner Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour and Work permits, visas and reentry permits in Thailand for the process.

Edited April 5, 2006 by vinny

[Crossy]

Since you have a multi-entry visa you can enter and leave the Kingdom as often as you like

I don't believe a trip out will affect a work permit application in any way whatever.