What are the best visa options for a German-Suisse national considering a move to Thailand at 48 years old?

Hi everyone,

Sawadee Krup,

Being both a German and Suisse national, turning 48 very soon, I am currently considering to move to Thailand in the near future. Having done some research regarding visas a, I am still quite uncertain what is the best option for me.

1.

I’ve already learnt that I am eligible to apply for Education Visa which is supposed to run one year. For that purpose, I need to find a language school in Thailand where I could either enhance my English skills or learn the Thai language from scratch.

Can I apply for another type of visa after one year? Am I eligible to apply for the same visa after one year again?

Furthermore, could I apply for an Education Visa in Thailand if I entered already on Tourist Visa (60+30 days)

2.

In addition to that, the Thai government offers the opportunity to apply for an DTV which is valid for 5 years. Basically, there are three options given for the DTV Visa, two of them include soft options such as Thai Cooking Course and Muay Thai Training. Since it is valid for 5 years do I need to take part in several courses over the duration of 5 years in order to keep the Visa valid? I already know that I have to leave the country after 180 days.

3. Could you be so kind to give me a recommendation regarding an agency (preferably in the Chiang Mai area), which deals with Visas and relating stuff?

Thanks for any advice!

Khop Khun Krup 🇹🇭🫶🇹🇭🫶🇹🇭

Best regards from Germany

Christian