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Do I need to register in a school to get a visa in Thailand if I am currently unemployed?

Jun 14, 2025
a month ago
Sam *****
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should have to register in a school? I want to get a visa. I am an accountant and I am currently unemployed. What is the solution?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original post raises a question about whether enrolling in a school is necessary to obtain a visa in Thailand while being unemployed as an accountant. The conversation explores various visa options, including the Education Visa (ED) and Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), along with suggestions for alternative paths like teaching English or pursuing further education. However, several responses indicate the need for more context about the user's intentions, such as whether they wish to work or live in Thailand without employment.
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Michael *******
Get a DTV and work remotely lots of accountants do…..
SJ *******
Get a job.
Martin ********
Ask nicely and you'll feel a lot better about yourself 👍🏻🙏🏻
Baran ********
Small sacrifices today lead to big lifestyle options in the future.check out Honor & Independence: Your Mission to Early Retirement
Red *****
Put a sock on your hand and watch a parade.
Dany ********
DTV or ED… DTV only possible outside of thailand. ED you can get inside as well
Henrik *****
But for ED you have to be actually studying, and attend classes or you will breach the visa conditions.
Dany ********
@Henrik ****
2x2 hours per week and 80% attendance is supery easy to do. some schools will also be fairly relaxed with the regulation. so in the end it is up to the student to comply or not. there most likely wont be a problem.
Sam *****
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@Dany *******
how much
Dany ********
@Sam ****
ED with a private language school 45k for a year including school fees (30k) and visa fee (15k). in Krabi… fairly cheap. more expensive schools in BKK/Pattaya/etc.

yes its money but you also learn something.
David *****
Get a rubber dinghy sail to England you’ll be sorted never have to work again 👍
Chris ********
@David ****
sad but true!
Jason ******
Money your on, if your accountant, you could get retirement visa no problem.
Sam *****
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@Jason *****
but dtv is 5 year
Jason ******
@Sam ****
accountant charge rip off charges, you earn good money you should be able to retire and enjoy life. But if you want to work as an accountant remotely you should be able to get the DTV no problem . Get a visa lawyer , then it's no hassle and no problem. Siam legal in Bangkok
Tom *******
Those are pretty random sentences. Maybe you want to take a breath and start again?
Andy *******
Much more information needed to make a qualified answer as it stands question is worthless
Carlos *********
Get your tesl and teach english.
Marianne ********
The solution requires a more defined question.

Are you planning on coming to Thailand to stay and work online?

Or just coming here to live and do nothing.
Sam *****
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@Marianne *******
Live and do nothing
Benjamin *********
Solution to what? What is your goal?
Sam *****
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@Benjamin ********
live and di nothing and fet dtv visa
Benjamin *********
@Sam ****
ok good luck
Sam *****
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@Benjamin ********
So where's the solution
Darren ******
Are U an English accountant ?

Familiar with uk tax returns ?
Steven **********
Go home,
Tom ********
If you're unemployed maybe better trying a Country where you will be allowed to work.
Benjamin *********
@Tom *******
maybe has lots of savings, wants to take a year or 2 off. Who knows? Really unclear as he provided incomplete and spare information. Unclear what "solution" he is seeking.
Ian ********
Love Jesus Christ
Olivier *********
@Ian *******
may The Lord open
Andi ***********
Join a MuayThai gym, cooking course and get the DTV.
Soravee **************
Check ED visa at ALA Language School.
Sam *****
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Soravee **************
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