Can I enroll in Thai language classes with a Non-O retirement extension visa?

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March 26, 2023

a year ago

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Are you allowed to enroll in Thai language classes while living in Thailand on a Non-O retirement extension? At some point I'd like to learn the language - would I need to switch to education visa to do that? I haven't found anything on this online. TIA for any advice!

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You are allowed to enroll in Thai language classes while living in Thailand on a Non-O retirement extension visa. Multiple comments confirm that no special visa is needed for studying, and you can freely sign up for classes to learn the language.

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Saran ***************

No, you don't need to change a visa. You can study with a non-o visa.

Here's a good article tell you how to choose a good language school:

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a year ago

Robert **********

Get one of the prostitutes to teach you

a year ago

Gary **********

… and I heard that it is a good idea to get in-person education because of the many nuances of pronouncing, and tonal inflection that one will miss and develop habits difficult to un-learn if self-taught.

a year ago

Andrew ********

U can learn any language u want for free on you tube

a year ago

Stephenie **********

Trouble is they teach you proper thai but all the brass in pattaya speak isaan/ loas

a year ago

Robert **********

People get ed visas so they can stay in Thailand for awhile, but nor vice versa. Taking classes is fine, I’m enrolled at Rak Thai now.

a year ago

Edna *******

@Robert *********

😂 😂

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Paul ********

You can take any classes you want on any visa. Just remember that a special visa is required to enter and drink at any of the bars here.

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a year ago

Stephen ******

I have found that the best way to learn Thai is by teaching Thai kids English. An option to consider perhaps...

a year ago

Ruth *******

@Stephen *****

what a great idea! I would not have thought of that, but is it legal on a retirement visa? I thought even unpaid work was not. I’d love to do it.

a year ago

Graham ******

@Ruth ******

Yes, even volunteering or working for free is illegal if you don't have the correct visa

a year ago

Paul *******

@Graham *****

Technically you are correct. Of course, there's a difference between a quick 10 minute impromptu "English lesson" while having dinner and doing it on an ongoing basis, even if, in both cases, no fee is charged. The former is no issue, the latter might be.

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Stephen ******

@Ruth ******

i sent you a pm

a year ago

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Bob **********

No you can go to language school good luck

a year ago

Bennett ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks everyone!

a year ago

Eric *******

You're free to enroll in any school you want, to learn any skill you want. It has nothing to do with YOUR visa, you're just studying / learning.

a year ago

Richard *********

of course u can enroll a school

you cant work

a year ago

Michael ********

Farang Can Learn Thai Language รักภาษาไทย join this group if you want to learn they also have sister classified group for finding tutors and classes near your location

a year ago

Brandon ************

You don't need a special visa to study. You're free to sign up for all the classes you want.

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