What are the rules regarding online classes for obtaining an education visa (ED visa) in Thailand?

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Jul 19, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Does anyone know about education visas for which classes can be completed online?

Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The consensus among community members is that online classes cannot qualify for an ED visa in Thailand. The ED visa requires students to attend classes physically in Thailand. While there are some online study options available, they do not meet the criteria for obtaining this type of visa. Blended learning might offer some flexibility with classroom attendance, but primarily, in-class presence is mandatory for the visa.

Elman *******

I did a visa for learning English, now i am learning Thai massage. Also I know about Thai language and Thai cooking. But everything is not online.

a year ago

Kate *********

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@Elman ******

Were any of those located in Chiang Mai?

a year ago

Elman *******

@Kate ********

no, is on Koh Phangan. Have you been?

a year ago

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Mark *********

Blended learning is OK for an Ed Visa. I've no idea what the rules are on that or if there are formal rules, but that only alleviates you some classroom attendance, not all.

a year ago

Richard ******

There are a few on here who like to be judgemental and don't take people's circumstances into account, just because "I'm alright Jack". It is possible as Thailand is flexible, just be aware that people get transferred and agreements can change. Do you research on the company.

a year ago

John *******

Study online is fine but you will not be granted ED visa ED visa is issued for studies in thailand and in classroom only

a year ago

Frank **********

Yeah, it's called stay in your country online school. Lmao

a year ago

Kool *******

You can complete online classes anywhere in the world. You just can not get an ED visa to do it, even if you are in Thailand.

a year ago

Sam *********

Man, people really wanna push it don’t they?

a year ago

Craig ********

during covid all the schools were online only... ahh, the good ol' days of covid. These days it'll be a lot harder to find. There are schools that will do it for you, but not the large reputable ones.

a year ago

Steve ********

Only dodgy ones. Wouldn't recommend it

a year ago

Us *****

You can find one in Pattaya. I have a buddy that goes "online" for a school in Pattaya. Meanwhile, I am going 5 times a week for 3 hours a day. Plus I have to dedicate 2 hours a night to studying since they go at a crazy pace.😂

a year ago

Graham ******

None

a year ago

Brandon ************

If you want to study online you can do that from your home country. An ED visa is issued because you need to be in Thailand and in your classroom to study. Online study is not eligible for an ED visa.

a year ago

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