Can my son apply for an education visa (ED visa) in Thailand with a valid voluntary visa (O)?

Jun 13, 2019
5 years ago
Shirley ***********
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My son has a voluntery visa o which only expires in end of July

He has registered to study at Siam technology And paid the fee and registration

He was Told he has to leave Thailand go to Laos and come back with Ed visa

Many people are saying that because he has so much time left on his visa before it expires he can obtain his education visa from immigration department in Bangkok

Please advise thank you
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The user is seeking advice on whether their son, who holds a voluntary visa (O) expiring at the end of July and is registered to study at Siam Technology, can apply for an education visa (ED) directly through the immigration department in Bangkok instead of leaving Thailand for Laos.
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