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What are the best visa options for a family moving to Thailand while considering work and education?

DTV Visa Tourist Visa Work Visa Education Visa Teaching English in Thailand Visa Regulations Remote Work in Thailand

Mar 21, 2025

a month ago

Jeanette *********

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Hello everyone I've been in this group for a few years now but haven't frequented FB like I use to. We're finally making the move in July (visiting next month for 2 weeks to scope things out) but I'm getting in over my head about which visas to get for us (me, husband and 2 kids) i have my remote business so I think I can do the DTV, but I wanted us to learn thai at a school sp I was thinking the education visa, but I also have my masters and TEFL so I can teach english and get a work visa.... I wanted to actually relax for once and be work free and just enjoy my family for 3 months before going back to work but then I was reading that I have to apply for a work visa outside of Thailand? I was thinking do 3 months tourist visa and then apply for work visa...I feel like I'm making this harder than it needs to be. Just looking for some advice 🤗 thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on visa options for moving to Thailand with their family, considering their remote business, the possibility of learning Thai at a school, and the ability to teach English. There are various visa options such as the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), Tourist Visa, Work Visa, and Education Visa. Concerns include managing the legalities of remote work while in Thailand and the requirement for proper teaching qualifications for a work visa.

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David *******

In theory if you do remote work in Thailand while teaching English it would be illegal, as your work permit would only allow you to do the type of work on your permit. Education visa same thing. Probably wouldn’t ever catch you with remote work but you’re not allowed to work in Thailand on a DTV visa, but you could do remote work. Not sure how schools for kids work on DTV.

a month ago

Arthur ************

If you need professional help, no nonsense, contact Thai Visa Centre, they helped me.

a month ago

Von ***********

If you plan to teach English in a school in Thailand then you need to obtain a work visa in that arena you need a relevant teaching degree; TEFL or some similar course won’t cut it. I would focus more on the DTV as it allows you more flexibility and a lot easier in your stated situation.

Best of luck.

a month ago

Johnny *********

I think you're on the right track

a month ago

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Johnny *********

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