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Is there a visa available for studying at a legitimate Thai massage course in Thailand?
Is there a visa for learning Real Thai Massage Course (Legit school) Any feedback from those knows.
Answer summary
The post discusses the possibility of obtaining a visa to study a legitimate Thai massage course in Thailand, including specific comments on available programs and visa types. The Wat Pho Thai massage course, typically completed in about a month, may not require a visa. However, other options like the Education visa may be available, and some massage schools can assist with visa applications. There are restrictions related to foreign participation in massage work, and it's noted that legitimate courses must be aligned with the Ministry of Public Health certifications.
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Jamie ******
No
Pat ****
As long as you get the ending, right, I don’t think it matters
Rod ***********
People forget young kiwi girl had massage in Thailand, ended up in wheelchair, fuckoff, they don't know what they are doing.
Elisabeth ********
There’s one in Koh Phangan and there is a visa
Michael ****************
How about a Thai cooking class?
Graham ******
Brian *********
I’ll be curious what people suggest. ‘Real’ Thai massage in Thailand’s eyes is certified by The Ministry of Public Health. I don’t believe this is open to foreigners.
The curriculum I’ve seen is a pretty intensive lock in 30 day stay. Open dorm, no air conditioning and directly tied to Buddhism as part of the process.
The curriculum I’ve seen is a pretty intensive lock in 30 day stay. Open dorm, no air conditioning and directly tied to Buddhism as part of the process.
Mili *******
Yes you can! Most massage schools can help you
Kimberly **********
I think you can apply for the Soft Power DTV and take your courses and stay for 180 and extend for 180 with still utilizing the 5 year aspect of the Visa with multiple entry. It covers taking courses. I’m thinking about cooking classes if I can’t get this remote work together 🙄
Craig *******
you should be able to apply for an Education visa to learn Thai massage. the school you are learning at should be able to provide some guidance
Dnatjugweme ************
The intensive Wat Pho Thai massage course which is the reference takes ~200 hours, but it's done within a month. No need for a visa.
Calvin ******
restricted for foreigners to do massage work, so I very much doubt there’s a visa to support it.
Bent *************
@Calvin *****
It’s not illegal for a foreigner to learn Thai massage an Thailand - and go back and work massage in his home country!Calvin ******
@Bent ************
can you let me know where I say it was illegal for a foreigner to learn Thai massage? My original comment clearly says it’s restricted for foreigners to do massage work & to put it simply, you cannot get a visa for learning Thai massage. Simple as that.
Arthur ********
@Calvin *****
there are a lot of Thai massage schools that offer student visa for Thai massage courseSi ********
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Calvin ******
@Si *******
yes there may well be a massage center that offers the service, however this isn’t going to be any use in the support of a DTV or ed visa application.Si ********
@Calvin *****
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