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Do I need a background check from the Royal Thai police for an education visa, and will a misdemeanor charge affect my application?

Education Visa Royal Thai Police Background Check Misdemeanor Charges Visa Application Concerns Expats in Thailand

Aug 12, 2019

6 years ago

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It looks like now I need a background check from the Royal Thai police to get an education visa from the consulate/embassy. 

Has anyone had to do this? It looks like they’re just doing a background check on my history in Thailand. But I’m worried because I have a misdemeanor paraphernalia charge for having a small amount of Cannibis 🍁 years ago in the United States.

It’s going to change my plans a lot if I can’t return to Thailand on an education visa. I might decide to stay in Bali or Cambodia instead.

Thank you all for your help 😊🙏🏼💗

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The user is inquiring about the requirement of a background check from the Royal Thai police for obtaining an education visa and expresses concerns about how a past misdemeanor charge for cannabis possession in the U.S. might affect this process.

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