Can I attend school in Thailand with an O-A visa?

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Apr 13, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

If I get approved for an O-A visa. I would like to travel and also try to go to school. 

My question : will I be able to go to school with an O-A visa? I do not want to switch to an ED visa and then go back to the O-A visa.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can attend school in Thailand while holding an O-A visa. The O-A visa allows you to engage in non-work activities, including education, without needing to switch to an ED visa.

James ********

@Michael *******

is right.

6 years ago

Michael ********

School is not work. You can do whatever you want to do while you are in Thailand on an OA, except work.

6 years ago

Luis ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the info.

6 years ago

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Luis ***********

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