What are the requirements for obtaining an ED visa in Yangon, particularly regarding airline tickets to Thailand?

Tom Wanzer they do care, that's the whole point. This is no different than a country like the US or Australia.

In short, whilst a visa agency maybe able to help you get a visa...they can not gaurantee that immigration will grant entry....so no they can not help essentially.

Get the correct visa that allows you to live here..retirement, marriage, working or Elite

@Tom *******

Get the correct visa, pay taxes, social security and please do not think than your small contribution into Thailand's economy is keeping this country on their feet.

Tom Wanzer it does not really matter what you say - it matters what your history shows.

Immigration will assess your previous entries and how long you have been in Thailand - and will either grant or deny entry. They have denied more and more recently, even with ED visas.

The people denied recently said too that they were genuinely studying, and had the cash to prove funds, but were still denied. It's a real crap shoot as to whether you get denied.

Remember having the visa does not grant entry, immigration does at the entry point.

There are times when you have to make a choice, with no apparent clear indications of the right way way to go. Living in Thailand using the Tourist Visa came to an end, the choice to change to the Non Immigrant ED visa did not came on the right moment as denials of applications are all over the region at the moment. Maybe it is time for plan B.

Tom Wanzer even if you manage to get an ED visa, it does not mean immigration will allow you entry - they have denied others for using it to live in Thailand. Refused entry.

It will come down to how much time you have already spent in Thailand, and their mood on the day... it's no longer a case people can use ED visas to stay longer in Thailand.

you need to show a ticket to Thailand valid between the day you apply for the visa and maximum 3 months later.