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What recent changes are happening regarding the ED visa in Thailand?

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Aug 22, 2025

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The comments discuss recent scrutiny and enforcement of regulations surrounding the ED visa in Thailand, indicating that the visa has been misused for some time. There is a general consensus that increased regulation is a natural step, aligning Thailand with practices in developed countries. Additionally, some commenters express personal feelings about language proficiency requirements for visa compliance.

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I can speak enough Thai to pass their tests. All the retards that didn’t bother to learn can get fucked

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David ******

Learning from Trump.

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Sasha ***********

No different from regulations enforced in first world countries…so nobody should complain as Thailand is not a third world country anymore.

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Max *************

The ED-visa has been abused for years. Is anyone surprised that this is finally happening?

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