Hi, I.m new to the group and currently living in Cambodia as a teacher. I.d like to consider getting a Education visa, and studying Thai( in Thailand). I was recently in BKK on holiday, and talked to a language school on Suhkumvitt road near Asoke, Bkk. I've forgotten the name of the school, but they told me Ed visas in Thailand were not available if you are over 50.

1) Is this true?

2) If there is no truth to this and I can get an Ed visa, can a tourist visa be converted to this type of visa? ( Or do I need to start with a different visa, like an NonImmigrant O visa)

3) Does anyone know if I can get an Educational visa from the Thai embassy in Cambodia?

Does the school set it up, an agency, and do you need additional requirements like a housing lease?

Thanks for any info.

(As a reference, I.m a little over 60 now)

Hello all!

I have some questions regarding obtaining an education visa…

I was wondering, are you supposed to apply for an education visa, and arrive with it, or should you apply for a tourist visa (or come in with a visa exempt) and then apply for an education visa once you are in Thailand. (Also is it more expensive to do it once you are inside thailand?)

Besides that, if I wanted to stay for one year, would it be possible to use the same education visa for 3 months Muay Thai, 3 months Traditional massage, and 3 months language course…. Like if I wanted to live in different locations…. Or is it simply one visa per education course and I will have to stick to o e or the other?

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks🙏🏽