Problem - Non O vs Work Permit

[PatWhittaker]

Hi there,

From other thread - My husband got Non O visa - no problem.

Today, the company he's started working for said that it's not possible to get a work permit with his Non O.

Reason being, this institution is registered it as a school (obviously, we do not know that), depending directly on Ministry of Education.

Hence, he needs to apply for a teaching license.

And it seems from what I talked to a lady handling the work permit at this institution that to get a teaching license, he needs a Non B.

Hence, a problem...

I called 1111 again and also the One Stop Service (in Chamchuri Building) which issue visa/work permit.

They still said it's fine to get a work permit without teaching license with Non O..

Anyone has any experienced in this situation?

Just seem like we might lose our 5000THB visa and have to go out to get a Non B again....T_T

Thanks

Pat

ps. my husband's got a degree & dip...but not PGCE.

[ubonjoe]

A non-b is not required.

All that is needed is a non immigrant visa.

[PatWhittaker]

Hi ubonjoe

Thanks..... I just called 1111 again and this time she just said work permit under Non O is for those who already has an extension of stay for at least a year.....

Sound ridiculous to me but that is what she said...

I'm just trying to get info how to get teaching license .....been on hold for a minute now.

[ubonjoe]

The work permit should not be problem.

You should make a post on the Teaching in Thailand Forum for help on the license.

Started to move your topic but topic title does not match the question.

[Mario2008]

A teacher at a regular school needs a work permit and a teching license (or waiver of the teaching license).

With a non-O based on marriage can get a teaching license, if qualifying. (For a while only a non-B was allowed, now a non-O in combinaiton with being married to a Thai is also allowed).

[meand]

The work permit should not be problem.

You should make a post on the Teaching in Thailand Forum for help on the license.

Started to move your topic but topic title does not match the question.

It should not be a problem, but is and has been for some. I agree with what you have said however In the end though, all that matters is what is happening at each individual office.

[meand]

A teacher at a regular school needs a work permit and a teching license (or waiver of the teaching license).

With a non-O based on marriage can get a teaching license, if qualifying. (For a while only a non-B was allowed, now a non-O in combinaiton with being married to a Thai is also allowed).

That "for a while" may be where a lot of confusion comes in. I think what you have said is correct.

[PatWhittaker]

A teacher at a regular school needs a work permit and a teching license (or waiver of the teaching license).

With a non-O based on marriage can get a teaching license, if qualifying. (For a while only a non-B was allowed, now a non-O in combinaiton with being married to a Thai is also allowed).

Thanks...

Can you point me through the page where this regulation is? Perhaps if there is something in writing, I can forward it to the lady handling the paperwork.

Found this one: http://site.ksp.or.th/about.php?site=license&SiteMenuID=219

Not sure though if this is the only office where you can get the license from.

[Mario2008]

Yes, that is the only office that issues the teaching license and all documents and regulations can be found on there.

If you contact them by email, email the foreign relations unit. They deal with foreign teachers and are prompt in emailing back. Don't bother trying the general email adress.

Rule regarding non-O can be found here:

http://site.ksp.or.th/about.php?site=license&SiteMenuID=221

[dzodun]

I need to get my teacher's permit soon. My NON-B 's 90 days runs out on 8 March. My non-formal/informal

gov't school has been slow to help and ignorant of the process. Since I am getting close to the 30 day

minimum allowed before my visa expiration, should I hand carry my application to Kharusapa or try to

get it sent by EMS with a self addressed return envelope?

Does anyone know about where the demonstrations are in relation to the Ministry of Education location?

Also I read somewhere in another thread recently that the Non-Formal/Informal schools were not

included in the Basic Education Act and so teachers do not need a permit/license. Is this true?

Thanks for any advice.

DMZ

[Mario2008]

I would indeed think the Non-formal/informal schools do not fall under the OBEC and thus not under the teaching license requirement. But contact the Foreign relation unit of the Kurusapa, they will give a prompt answer. (if open)

If needed, going yourself will be much quicker than applying by EMS. Again, check with them to see if they are open.