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Can I take a Thai language course on a retirement visa, or do I need an education visa?

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Oct 1, 2024

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Matthew **********

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Does a retirement visa allow access to a one year Thai language course? Or can only be an education visa for this? Thanks guys.

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You can study a Thai language course while on a retirement visa; there are no specific visa restrictions for studying in Thailand. Students can enroll in language courses irrespective of their visa type, including retirement or education visas.

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Craig *******

To put that in context I have studied in Thailand on an ED visa. OK mai.

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Craig *******

You dont even have to be in Thailand tostudy Thai.

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Craig *******

You can study anywhere you like mate. Wherever it doesnt have anything to do with retirement visa.

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Matthew **********

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Thanks guys

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Peter *********

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Ian ********

No restrictions on learning/studying

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Graham ******

You can study at a language school on any Visa

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

There is no visa requirement for studying. You can study on any visa type.

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