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  1. I see conflicting information How do you change non-b (working as a teacher) to non-o (for retirement) in-country? Chaeng Wattana, 63 year old American After Work-permit is cancelled (labor office) and Extension of stay changed(immigration), can I immediately use TM 7 to get a 90 day extension for retirement? Need to change to Non-o?
  2. I keep seeing conflicting information. People claiming impossible, and other people claiming it is possible. Office: Bangkok Chaeng Watana Currently on non-b (work permit teaching) 63 year old American. Can it be converted no non-o (TM-7 reason retirement) in-country? I have copy of passport, TM 30, 90-day, pictures. I am hoping when the school takes me to immigration to update my status, I can immediately apply for a non-o (reason for retirement) If I have to leave the country, do I renter on: Visa on Arrial, tourist Visa, on-O visa? Transfer of 800,000 Baht from America in process (using Wise). Marked the category - For Long-Term-Visa.
  3. I think the confusion here is about time left on your tourist visa. I forget if you need to have 30 or 45 days left on your Visa before they will convert it to a non-immigrant visa. I don’t know why they care about these left, but I know they care. Recently we had a teacher without enough days left on his visa and they had to pay for an extension for 30 days and then pay for the conversion to Non-B.
  4. I’m in a similar situation. Work permit until around end of March then retirement. Renting a condo. Over 60 years old. Don’t want to “park “ 800,000 baht in Thai bank, but prefer to keep it invested. For 1st time applicants, do I need to show 1 year of transfers (using Wise) or will 3 months be ok for 1st time using Bangkok immigration office.(don’t beed to leave country-right?) Medical insurance needed? (But I want to have it) I believe the cancellation paperwork will be done a couple weeks in advance. Can I got to immigration early with the paperwork showing the date my work permit (and therefore extension of stay) will be cancelled.
  5. As a US citizen my Social Security will not be taxed in Thailand. My ROTH IRA has already been taxed and from years of saving and investment and I think won’t be taxed again. I will get a small pension from my job I had working in California of about 30,000 baht a month (California is very aggressive on collecting tax on money earned in California) Taxable account n Thailand? Maybe no taxable income in Thailand? Plan to just live off dividends inside my ROTH IRA. I will getting extension for retirement starting around April this year. Currently working and paying tax in Thailand
  6. In America they call this trickle-up-economics. Their theory is if you give poor people a lot of money to spend (borrow trillions of dollars to hive to the poor), then businesses will grow to try to capture that money. In high school I was told this cause inflation. Maybe there are new theories now.
  7. If you are getting paid, you will not qualify for volunteer visa. Unless they provide false document to immigration, you will no longer qualify for immigration visa. maybe you could ask if you can the work they need, but you will do it as a volunteer and not receive money. My guess is that they either don’t know how to, or don’t want to, or unable to, provide documentation to directly hire you. if you’ve been enjoying it for a long time already, why not just continue to work as an volunteer
  8. Thank you for the information I hope I can get a new motorcycle license (maybe 2 years), and renew my 5 year Thai car license at the same time. (I have a non-immigrant B visa and work permit) I hope only need to take the driving exam for motorcycle (and the 3 test - reaction, color-blindness ...) I got a residence certificate on 19 April, I hope it is good for 6 months - but not sure. I know I need a medical certificate - do I need 1 for car and 1 for motorycle?
  9. I made an account (with US passport). I tried to book a resercation at the Bangjak Office but it was greyed out.(other areas were available but not Bangjak and not Chatuchak) My friend with a Thai ID was able to select the BAngjak office (Area 3) I have a second question, I hope to do 2 things at the same time 1) renew my 5 year license (expires early August) 2) apply for a new motorcycle license (do I have to do a written test still or just the driving skills test) The reservations asks if this is to renew a license or a new license. I want to do both. I am assuming both a car license and motorcycle license are usually on the same card. Since I have a 5 year car driving license, will I get 5 years for
  10. When I got my 2-year, then 5-year car license all I needed was my work permit from my school. From what I have been reading - that might not be adequate anymore. If I am just renewing my car license (and hopefully taking the test and adding a motorcycle license), do I need to get proof of residency, or is a current drivers license enough? Side topic: what is necessary to add the motorcycle license? I assume a paper test and a small driving demonstration. I assume I need a motorcycle license to legally drive a 150 CC motorcycle in Thailand. Thank you for your information.
  11. Thank you I was working at a Thai bilingual school when I applied for my 1st license. Then after about 6 months I switched to an international school. The international school I am working at has good students and good academics, but most of the staff only speaks Thai. The lady in charge of getting visa and work permits for the teachers may be able to help, but I have never heard her speak a word of English to anybody - but she is efficient on getting our visas (but no conversation) I have completed many CPD modules on EduCare by TES. Also first aid training. The more information I have, the better prepared I can be to approach the school for help. I went to the site http://site.ksp.or.th/about.php?site=englishsite&SiteMenuID=4617 and got information I downloaded forms at: http://site.ksp.or.th/download.php?site=englishsite&SiteMenuID=29 If I can make all the required copies, then there should not be much work for the school to complete the package. Form KS.02 : Completed Professional License Renewal Application Form Form KS.02.10: Applicant’s Qualification Declaration Form - signed by the applicant on the page 4, and verified by the school director Evidence of the performance results of professional practice - I assume performance reviews Copy of used pages of the teacher’s passport Copy used pages of the teacher’s work permit Copy of the current teaching license - I assume current work permit (school has/had old work permit) Copy of educational certificate along with official transcripts Two 1 X 1.25 inch half-length, full face photographs Payment receipt for license renewal fee: 200 Baht
  12. Around September of next year my 5-year Thai license expires. Any advice on how early I can renew and what is necessary? I have a lot of CPD through the TES website - especially relating to child safety and online safety. My last 3 years have been at the same international school. Thank you for the information.
  13. I was expecting to pay at least 9 million baht for what i want, but the big question remains - how easy is it to sell after 5 years and will I come close to breaking even (even including not paying rent). I am sure there are some isolated cases (on both extreemes), but I would like to know about resale of a new condo (after 5 years) or a 10 year old condo (assuming good maintenance). I thnk older units have bigger bedrooms.
  14. I am very interested in your ability to sell ( I would be happy if break even). That is my major concern to buying. I am sure I would stay at least 5 years - otherwise renting is find How long did it take to sell? How long did you have it before selling? I think I want at least 60 sq meters for 2 people. Currently renting in 45 sq meters and I want larger. I am looking at moving to a bigger condo (85 sq meters with patio), but the shuttle goes from 8:00 - 5:00. Not early enough for going to work and ending too soon. But a taxi was on about 5 minutes (45 Baht) to Askok BTS) I think thinking it is time to buy a car or motorcycle
  15. I am also thinking about buying a condo in BKK for myself to live in maybe in the 8-15 million price range. My major concern is the resale value and the time it takes to resale. I think lower priced condos are easier to resale. There seems to always be new developments and I think people prefer new to used. I think older units are likely bigger and obvious if it has good maintenance structure (new condos look nice now - but maybe not in 5 years) I am not looking at it as an investment, but I do not want to loose a lot of money owning it (then easier to rent) I hear people say close to BTS is best for resale - but also pay a premium for this feature. I have seen several condos that have free shuttle to BTS (about 10 minutes on shuttle - but a little far to walk) Opinions?
  16. I agree with the comments about the danger of working for a small school barely surviving. I did tell them it looks like we are not going to reach an agreement and they placed an advertisement in the ajarn website last week. I can not believe the apparent stupidity that they would be able to replace an A-level Math/A-level Physics/IGCSE teacher quickly. For A-level, students only take 3 subjects. The students would have needed to drop math or the school would deceive them about being able to find a replacement soon. They also have an advertisement for a year 5 teacher. That should be easy - but no replacement found yet. Maybe I am stupid, but I could not do that to the students. The school was willing to sacrifice the students math opportunities - but I was not willing to do that. I re-signed the contract - but now regret it. I love the students, but I feel a lot of anger at the school. I am 61 year old now and have worked because I enjoy helping students learn. I know it will be difficult to find another job at my age - so retiring this year or in a few years is extremely small difference to me financially. Maybe the school knew I would not abandon the students -I have too much respect for the students (sad the school does not seem to share that same respect. It was good to hear the many opinions expressed here. Thank you for your contributions
  17. I might consider the move. I am more interested in respect than the salary. If the students pay low tuition and the school gets small profit - then ok for lower salary. But probably enough salary for a good life in Issan. I teach for the love of teaching - but I do expect respect from the administration. If you know the British system - AS-Level and A-Level math and physics is fairly high level, and I teach both of them. I guess the school dreams they can find a replacement easy for the salary they want to pay. Although, I suspect they may have a friend that wants the job, hence their treatment of me. To confirm previous comments. I have no contract - so not breaking any contract. My work permit expires on Thursday. I am not quitting a job abruptly because no agreement to work exist. I do want to consult the labor board. I feel that a contract offer sent from the office manager, email exchange with the headmaster about schedule, letter of $100,000 insurance provide by the school (needed to enter Thailand), greetings by the Headmaster on 1st day Google Meet gives enough evidence that the contract was assumed.
  18. Because the contracts were not sent out until the last week of school, and everything was online, nobody went to the school to sign contracts. Most the other teachers they are honoring the contracts sent out (and unsigned). But, because I teacher the highest level math and physics, I do not have a lot of students, but my students also take other subjects with more students. There were multiple correspondences with the school about my schedule for the next year. Also - the school insurance starts in September, but I needed it in August for my return to Thailand. They paid extra for the month of August. If they thought there was no contract, why are they buying medical insurance for me? I assumed I would sign the contract immediately upon arrival in Thailand. But, upon arrival, they changed from salary to around 55,000 baht per month. I offered to take a 25% discount, but 43% discount is unreasonable. There is no way I will do the job they expect for that salary. If they did a uniform cut of 15-20% to all teachers I would accept that. But they did not do that. But - because I teacher the highest level math and physics, my classes are smaller and less profitable they decided to cut my salary to make them more profitable. Although the students that like math will be very unhappy if the school can not offer that to them. My work permit from last year will expire on 23 September and my extension of stay is scheduled to finish about 7 November. My school bought insurance already (without a contract in place - just email correspondence). If I can continue to carry the insurance, I am happy to pay for it. But it seems they bought it with no contract in place - I have no obligation to them for that. I teach because I love teaching. I am 61 and can easily retire and live to 90 with triple my current salary. I can get a reference from the former head teacher (my 1st 2 years with the school). This year does not count since I do not have a contract and did not officially work this year (no work permit extension, no visa extension). I have tried for 4 weeks for a resolution. If I had a contract, I would not break it. But - since the school has made it clear they can pay anything they want, then there is nothing to break. I worry about my students studying to IGCSE exams this year and A-Level math and Physics exams this year. This is not a subject to try to learn without a teacher.
  19. The contract was sent the last week of school and we were in an online environment. No chance to sign it. I did have communication with the headmaster of the school about my schedule 10 days before school started. I had several emails with the school about my medical insurance that would cover the Thailand entrance requirement - and they provided a letter for medical insurance (bought me medical insurance for a year). I sent the office my vaccination certificate. Upon getting the email of the payment change, I immediately sent a reply that it was not acceptable and follow-up emails saying not acceptable but they were all ignored. As long as I was working - they ignored any emails about the contract. I have prepared my email to the school to be mailed at 9:00 Pm Sunday letting them know since no contract agreement can be reached, I need to terminate our working relationship.
  20. I entered Thailand with proof of insurance from the school. I am not sure if I can pay the school keep the insurance - but I think not possible (Cigna) Otherwise, will I need to show proof of medical insurance? If I late decide to get a retirement visa - will I need to get a certain level medical insurance? I do want to have insurance - I believe it is important - but what does immigration require for this extension?
  21. Thank you - I was hoping to hear something different - but this is what I expected. The contract was not signed - they waited until the last 2 weeks of school to send it. I guess I was hoping for a slight amount of integrity. I guess there is no such thing as an implied contract. There was definitely an agreement - but no contract I care about the students, but if the school is not reasonable, then it is not my fault- I am not teaching for free. They are preparing for international exams in April - but I guess that is not my concern anymore. Not sure if I should tell them - or just not show up for online class on Monday. Again, Thank you
  22. I was informed from an earlier post (Thanks Ubon Joe) about the possibility of getting an extension due to Covid (not wanting to return to my own country). I now understand that I can do it, and the paper work needed - but concerned about the process) When my employment very likely ends next week, and the school takes me to immigration - what happens? I am assuming they will cancel my extension of stay. Is the cancellation usually effective that same day (I expect the school to do the cruelest possible action)? I am not sure what my status is after they cancel my extension. To apply for retirement visa, I have seen mention of a non-o visa. I do not currently have 800,000 in Thai banks - but can use TranserWise to get it soon. Does the 1st application for a retirement visa need to 2 month seasoning? I prefer to not go the retirement route because I hope to get another job. I can use the person that was Head of Secondary during the last 2 years at the school as my reference (he moved to a new school this year) If I take the Extension of stay by reason of Pandemic form, and the Tm7, and all photo copies , can I get back in the queue and do this immediately? Just a little confused what will be my status after the school cancels my visa. I think I will get a stamp to exit immediately-same day?? I have heard about paying 1,900 Baht and given 7 days to exit the country (or something like that). But if I can get extension for Covid Pandemic immediately - that is my best option Hopefully, the extension for Pandemic can be converted back to a Non-B if the opportunity presents itself. Before taking this road was only a possibility - not it looks extremely likely (4 weeks of effort failed to get any compromise from them - I can not continue like this)
  23. Not sure if this is the right place to post this, if not, please more it. I have worked for a small International School in Bangkok for 2 years. During lockdown, the school sent contract renewals on 21 June with a return to school on 17 August The contract bridged the old contract and was 13 August - 31 July 2022. I asked the school for an update to my schedule on 7 August. No reply about anything wrong with my schedule) On 17 August (1st day for Welcome back to school), the Headmaster sent me an email that instead of using the salary contract they sent me in June, they want to pay me a low hourly wages (no pay for holiday or sick leave). It amounted to a 45% reduction in average salary. I replied with my objection. Their justification - low student numbers for the highest level math and physics classes (1 student dropped since June). Although they did not sign the contract, they were definitely expecting me on the 1st day. I arranged my flight to Thailand and quarantine to be ready on the 1st day of school. I would have delayed my return to Thailand if they told me about their new idea for my salary before I departed. There was no mention of any changes until the 1st day of school. I feel strongly I was deceived by the promise of their contract proposal. By a twist of fate, on the 4th week of school, a new student signed up with the school that needs my special subjects (A-Level math and physics). Starting with the 4h week of school, they say they will resume my regular pay - but cut out a month of holiday and the end of the contract). I offered to have my pay reduced for the 1st 4 weeks by 25 % instead of 45%, but no response. I feel their actions are unprofessional, unethical, and likely violate Thai labor laws.. Opinions?
  24. I have been trying to work out things with the school before going that route - but that option is getting more likely. My school sent a contract(unsigned) to my email on 21 June. On 7 August I sent an email asking about my schedule - no reply. On 17 August (1st day of school they were expecting me) They sent email they will pay me hourly (instead of salary) and earn 45% less salary per year. I have been working on getting them to reconsider (and still teaching), but they have not compromised at all (not sure if Thai Labor Board can help)
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