Non-B visa extension

[scoey50]

Hello All

I have a work permit provided to me by my employer. It needs to be renewed by the 26th November. I need to do my next visa run on 6th November but my work permit is with my employers lawyer being renewed. My non-b does not expire until March next year. I usually do my visa runs at The Andaman Club near Ranong but I need my work permit to do this. I have been told that the work permit will not be returned until about 15th. What choices do I have? I don't want 11 days overstay. Is it possible to extend my 90 stamp at an immigration office? I am currently in Bangkok can I extend at an immigration office here or must I go to my local office which would be either Koh Samui or Chumporn.

Thank you for your help.

James

[ubonjoe]

You cannot get a 90 day extension at immigration.

You could use a copy of your work permit with some proof it is being extended. I don't think immigration at the crossing will insist upon you having the original.

If you were to fly out and back immigration would not ask for your work permit. Also most other border crossings other than Ranong don't ask it see it.

[scoey50]

Thank you for your reply.

I guess I will have a quick trip to Malaysia in the next few days. Is Kuala Lumpur the easiest?

[ubonjoe]

6 minutes ago, scoey50 said:

Thank you for your reply.

I guess I will have a quick trip to Malaysia in the next few days. Is Kuala Lumpur the easiest?

Easy and no visa is required for entry. It can also be the least costly if you choose a low cost carrier (check Air Asia).

[scoey50]

Thank you