What are the class requirements for an Educational Visa in Thailand, and can you travel while on it?

If you have the time you should attend class. Don't be lazy. If you can't attend class because you are too busy with something, explore other options. The Ed visa abuse is making it more difficult for everyone.

If you are on a dodgy watch out big checks coming.

Keep an eye on the news and the group as currently all ED visas and ED visa extensions are on hold pending investigation into illicit ED visas.

For a legitimate Thai Ed visa, the requirement is 100 or 110 (I can't remember) hours per 90 day period.... That is legal requirement. The school may require more. If you do anything less you are in violation of the visa.

Some schools do not require you to attend that much or at all. Some don't even have schedules that meet the actual minimum. We call these visa mills, as the school only exists to get you a visa. You need to contact your school for their requirement.

I certainly encourage you to attend a school that fulfilling the requirements and you take full advantage of the opportunity to learn thai.

You can get a reentry permit for an informal Ed visa, but don't expect to be out of the country too often since that will show immigration you are not attending class. You also need a reentry permit for each extension as most Thai Ed are usually 60 day extension.

I attend ala for 8 months. 2 hours per day 5 days a weeks. I finished speaking a lower intermediate level and no reading skills.