How can I get a visa while studying Thai in Phuket?

Feb 26, 2023
2 years ago
Marcus **********
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Hey! I want to learn thai and have enrolled in a short intro course online. Iโ€™ve realized that studying Thai can also get me a Visa so Iโ€™m interested in how that would work. Iโ€™m in Phuket and expect to stay here.

Edit: The question was an open one for how you study Thai and get a visa since that can be done. You assume I want lazy visa?? I want to study in a school. Stop with the prejudice

Thanks
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The post discusses the possibility of obtaining a visa while studying Thai in Phuket. The original poster has enrolled in an online course but seeks information on how to secure a visa through attending a language school. Comments provide insights that only accredited language schools can issue visas and share experiences related to the application process, highlighting that one must have a valid stay prior to applying for the education visa.
Cave *********
If you find the right language school, it can help you get an education visa. Please do your research beforehand, though๐Ÿ™
Marcus **********
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@Cave ********
thanks! Which school is good in Phuket?
Steve ********
@Cave ********
All language schools can get ED visa, what are talking about?
Steve *******
@Steve *******
Not all language schools can get visas. You dont need a visa to study a language in Thailand!
Steve ********
@Steve ******
I'll rephrase. Any reputable school......
Laura ******
I am on Visa application process, expect to receive it in the min of March. You Just find a language school and pay for the courses, most of language schools will help the process which takes around 3 weeks for education bureau approval, then another 2-3 weeks for immigration stamp. Means you need at least have 1-2 months valid stay to change your tourist visa to ED visa. From my experience.
Marcus **********
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@Laura *****
thanks, great answer!
Steve ********
Good Luck with that, Immigration is cracking down on that. Too many have already abused this option.
Marcus **********
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@Steve *******
did I say I want lazy visa?
Steve ********
@Marcus *********
Nope, unfortunately a few ruin it for the many in so many things in life. Smiles
Steve *******
Jesus. We all wish it was that easy, Dude.
Marcus **********
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@Steve ******
read again old man
Steve *******
Marcus **********
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@Steve ******
also strange choice of insult, but maybe itโ€™s old man vocabulary
Marcus **********
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@Steve ******
not my problem that you make assumptions based on your own inability to study thai
Steve *******
I would like to point out to the Admins that this moron called me an "old man" first. He started it.
Marcus **********
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@Steve ******
๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ now I think you are a baby, 5 years old maybe? Oooh he started it first ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
Steve *******
@Marcus *********
See? You throw the schoolyard names but it's my comment that gets flagged. Listen, um, Marcus, is it? I'm in Thai Mueang. Just north of Phuket. Why don't you come visit and you can call me names to my face? The address is
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Thanon Chai Thalay. It's right on the beach. You can't miss it. Oh! And this week is the annual Turtle Festival. You should really come and visit. I'm sure you'd be happier insulting me to my face.
Marcus **********
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@Steve ******
bro take it easy๐Ÿ˜‰๐ŸŒด๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ
Steve *******
@Marcus *********
Sorry, not sleeping well tonight. Listen, just watch the first two minutes of this video and then I will leave you alone forever.
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Steve ********
You won't get a visa by studying online. The language school has to authorise it
Marcus **********
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@Steve *******
I didnโ€™t expect to
Steve ********
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Marcus **********
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@Steve *******
this is relevant not like other comments
Marcus **********
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