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What are the best visa options for an Indian expat wanting to stay in Bangkok for 6-8 months and explore culinary skills?

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Mar 27, 2025

a year ago

Aarti ***********

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Hi needed advise on visa for Thailand , which reliable agency can i go through , I’m from India and just turned 50 , would like to spend 6-8 months in bangkok and also keep myself busy there exploring my culinary skills

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An individual from India, who has just turned 50, seeks advice on obtaining a visa to spend 6-8 months in Bangkok, where they plan to explore culinary skills. Comments suggest researching agencies, applying for a cooking school to attain a DTV visa, and checking schools in person.

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Authentic India cooking is always welcome

a year ago

Vijay *****

I suggest you do your research.. go there as visitor...check out the schools in person...then decide..

a year ago

Wolfgang *******

Apply at a cooking school and get a DTV Visa.

a year ago

Aarti ***********

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@Wolfgang ******

I’m already a trained chef from Cordon blue lol , but I’m happy to do that as long as I can use it to hold classes

a year ago

Gareth ********

@Aarti **********

you can’t hold classes yourself as that would be working…if that’s what you meant. If your only after 6-8 months then get a multi entry tourist visa, you won’t need an agent for that. Check your own govt website for travel to Thailand, all your options will be on there.

a year ago

Wolfgang *******

@Aarti **********

Get off your high horse, man!!!

As a Visa student, you don't teach classes; you participate in them. You're looking for a suitable option for a 6-8 month stay, and learning Thai cooking would certainly be a good option. Any chef can do this, a Cordon blue Chef or even a Michelin-starred chef.

Or are you that kind of chef who already knows everything and can't learn anything new?

a year ago

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