Do I need to leave Thailand to apply for a student visa if I want to stay longer on vacation?

I came on a 60-day Visa from the US that I got from the consulate Chicago. during that time I switched to a education visa.

that was for Thai language. the school will take care of the paperwork. you have to go every 3 months to extend the Visa. I think the maximum was 16 months?

at 8-month Mark you have to leave the country. to come back in.

at that point they will test you because they know you are on a Thai language Visa.

also every once in awhile they will come and check student attendance records they being immigration and they won't want you to be there with your passport and they will take photos from time to time of everyone at once with immigration officers and everybody smiling.

was a really good experience. I don't recommend an education Visa.

All visas are made for applying from the outside of Thailand > its like knocking the door > Please, can i come in😁😁😁

You can apply for an ED visa from within Thailand.

Yes you normally apply for a visa before entering country. But this is Thailand, if you decide to stsy longer on education visa speak to the school

Grabbing popcorn

No. But you better ask your school in advance.