Why isn't the Thai Language visa more popular among expats?

What are some reputable schools that sponsor visa that have a decent curriculum?

Everyone in my Thai class used it.

In my experience, the best way to learn Thai is to teach little kids English.

No idea. I had ED visa years ago, it was my very first proper real visa after Covid stamps. I went to study Thai and it has been life changing for me,

It kickstarted my love for Thai language, and years later I’m still studying, getting better and better. The best decision I’ve ever done.

But I guess those, who just want to abuse the system and have no interest in actually learning Thai, have problems when immigration sees ED visa and asks them in Thai some simple question, like what’s your favourite dish or if what’s your name. And rightfully, when they can’t way a single word, they get denied

I will actually

Since on ED visa topic, wonder if anyone has good Thai language centre to recommend ? I don’t need an ED visa but I want to learn Thai. However not sure which is reliable and looking for advice. I’m in Bangkok now. Thank you

I was on the Ed Visa. now I'm not. there were problems with it

Perhaps one wants to learn the language?

That sounds like going to China to study arithmetic

Huh? The language schools are full of them!

Effort and European guys are lazy

It has "potential" TESTS - they have actually tested the language skills of those who used the language education visa

I know enough Thai already, no more!😅

The schools don't deliver what they promise..

Cause they cant speak it

What’s the outside travel restrictions/rules whilst on ED visa?

I’m also on it trying to learn Thai not been a problem so far but I really want to switch over to a retirement visa ?

If you have a remote job there are only two visas that allow you to legally do that, the DTV or the LTR Remote Work visa

i know a few guys that have used it. tough classes

Hey

@Aa***

, not a silly question at all, it’s actually something a lot of people wonder about! The Thai Language Visa sounds great at first, especially since you get to learn the language and stay in Thailand legally. But in practice, it has a few downsides:

👉 A lot of the schools offering these visas are more focused on being "visa providers" than actual language education, so it can lead to more immigration checks.

👉 You need to do regular visa extensions and sometimes even interviews with immigration.

👉 Also, there's the expectation that you’ll actually learn the language, sometimes even small language tests after a certain period.

For people who are serious about learning Thai, it can be awesome. But for others, a DTV or retirement visa is often less hassle. Hope that helps clear things up! 😊 Cheers from Thailand! 🇹🇭🌴

My husband and I are both doing the ED visa for Thai Language (and yes, actually learning & attending the classes)

I didn’t even know there was this type I will

Look into this as I want to learn Thai anyway ✌️❤️

Perhaps cos it’s costly and valid for a year. But I just got it and will start studying very soon.

I’m on it! Learning Thai. Bit hard but worth it as I want to work here one day.

Many people do. But the ED visa is the most abused visa for many years, and just having one in your passport will cause you increased scrutiny every time you enter Thailand for years after you finish studying. And since the DTV was released, many people are either going with that or switching to it, since it's a 5 year visa and only requires a bounce every 180 days rather than the education visa requiring an extension every 90 days and only up to 1-year.

Many do. But the majority historically have been retirement related I believe.