Starting July 15, 2024, the Thai government has implemented the
Non-Ed Plus Visa, which will allow foreign students studying
bachelor's degree level or above to extend their stay in
Thailand for one year after graduation to give them time to find
employment, travel, participate in other similar activities, or
apply for a new type of visa once employed. Universities or
academic institutions can file the one-year extension on behalf of
the foreign students. Foreign students studying bachelor's
degree or higher may depart and re-enter Thailand without needing a
re-entry permit. The government aims to provide students with
more flexibility to find employment during their studies or travel
around Thailand, which may eventually encourage them to stay after
graduation.
