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What are the best Thai language schools in Bangkok for expats on DTV?

Nov 30, 2025
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Stormtr*******
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Hi everyone! 👋

I’m currently on DTV in Bangkok and looking for the best Thai language school to start studying. I’ve narrowed my search down to two options:

📌 The Knowledge BKK

📌 ALA Language School

If anyone has personal feedback, experiences, or is currently attending classes at either of these schools, I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts!

Also, if you have other Thai school recommendations that you’ve had a good experience with, please feel free to share those as well.

Thanks so much in advance! 🙏🇹🇭
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion focuses on recommendations for language schools in Bangkok, particularly for expats on a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). Two main schools mentioned are ALA Language School and The Knowledge BKK, with several respondents providing personal experiences. ALA is noted for being easier and more geared toward older foreigners, while The Knowledge BKK is recommended for a solid foundation. Additional suggestions include Duke Language School and AAA Thai Language School, with others emphasizing the importance of class attendance and commitment to learning.
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Azizul ****************
AAA Thai Language School is good too. based from experience - the teacher that i got was pretty strict but made sure all of us are able to communicate properly.
Anonymous ******************
I went to the knowledge for two years. It was a good foundation. I moved on to one on one tutoring to keep improving past the level they teach but I don't regret going there for beginner and immediate Thai.
ดาร่า ********
I completed the program in both Duke and ALA schools. They are BOTH solid and have great teachers. Duke is challenging but you learn Thai at the most fluent level. ALA is a bit more geared towards older foreigners and I found the program much easier. - The full story is I paid for the full 14.5 months at Duke while I was on a different visa and began attending classes on the old visa.... and I flunked after two months. I bought the 14.5 month package from ALA and started my ED, and completed the full program. Since I had already paid for the Duke program I decided to go back and take it as well. I was tested out in their six month class (the fourth one?) I can't remember. But I went ahead and took classes for another six months and passed pretty well. I think there's still one more class I can take. I highly recommend both schools, depending on what you want. If you just want the visa then choose ALA, you WILL be challenged though and you must attend classes and take it seriously.
Stormtr*******
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@ดาร่า *******
I don’t need the Visa. I have DTV… I want to learn Thai Language like properly ‘learn’ it!
ดาร่า ********
Stormtrooper23 I would highly recommend Duke then, everyone who graduates Duke is fluent and has a great vocabulary. It's the most challenging in Thailand of these type of schools but the teachers and curriculum are great. The only higher fluency option is
@Chulalongkorn ***********
's intensive Thai program (which I did their free program) and the curriculum isn't as well written but it's more like 5 hours per-day committed time Mon-Fri. Duke is great.
Ti ******
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Waqar ********
Try Dukes. They are great
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Chulalongkorn Intensive Thai
Stormtr*******
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สมองควาย ๒๕๖๘ Can you clarify that each level is 29,500 Baht or 1 course is (Level 1-3) 29,500 baht.
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Stormtrooper23 each level
Jen ********
Dukes is really good