Hi all…

I was just wondering if anyone knows…

If the DTV visa… under the soft powers ( I think that’s what it’s called ?) … includes studying Thai language ? Or not

I know the ED Visa is for studying Thai but wasn’t sure if the DTV is also ?

And does anyone also know if on the ED visa … wondering if it’s always in person Classes ? Or hypothetically if you wanted to be situated more rural participating in a not for profit volunteer program .. and you want to study Thai at night online will that be acceptable on ED visa .. or if it has to be in person classes.

Just curious if anyone has an personal experience with this before I then potentially try to ask a visa agent etc

Thanks 🙏🏻

Hi everyone

Could you please let me know,

For those who’ve studied Thai—how long did it take you to reach a conversational level? I know everyone learns differently, but with studying 3 times a week 2 hours, is it realistic to expect basic conversation skills?

Also if you guys have any recommendations good reputation thai language school in aonag or hua hin that offers visa ED . I'm serious about learning thai but I also want to have the proper documentation .

Thank you 🙏

DTV Approved in Vientiane, Laos with Soft Power route - Thai language and culture learning

Process: 3 business days

-8th April: Arrived in Vientiane on the morning and submitted the applications at 10am, rushed to the embassy to pay visa fee around 11am. Status: Pending Documents check

-9th April: Application status changed to Pending Approval at 2pm, received email at 5:50pm for interview on the morning of 10th April.

-10 April: Went to the interview at 10:40am, and got Approval 10mins after interview.

Smooth and no additional documents required, appreciate group for providing information 🙏

HCMC DTV APPROVED, Thai Language Learning

Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Timeline: (6 business days, based on dates and not hours)

* Friday, 3/21 at 12:42pm: Submitted application and received e-receipt email

* Monday, 3/24 at 10:15am: Received email for further documents (re-submitted at 11:30am)

* Monday 3/24 in the afternoon status went to Pending approval

* Monday, 3/31 at 4:35pm: APPROVED

Initial documents submitted:

* Passport Bio Page

* Entry Stamp for Vietnam (as proof of location)

* Language school documents (it was 60 pages long and in Thai so I’m not sure exactly what the documents says)

* Bought a plane ticket from Onward (HCMC - BKK)

* Bank Statement 500,000 BAHT

* VISA PHOTO 4x6

Received Email Requesting more documents:

* Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter : A deposit account shows the transactions last 6 months and the account balance or a combination of a deposit/saving account totaling not less than 500,000baht. Stock/Crypto/Bitcoin/Investment/Business/PayPal account and sponsor are not accepted.

* Document indicating current location: Please provide passport full book including empty pages.

* Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center: Please take a photo (not a scan) of the student confirmation letter and payment invoice, both with a wet signature and company stamp.

* Other request documents: Please prove your monthly income. In case you are unemployed, please explain how you will sustain your life in Thailand.

Side notes:

* Just scan and submit the entire passport to avoid requesting further documents

* I did email the consulate: [consular.hom@mfa.go.th](mailto:consular.hom@mfa.go.th)

* Previously I’ve been nervous I would get rejected because I haven’t seen a “not anonymous person” post about getting their DTV through Learning Language” but I am proof that yes it can be done

Hi I am 45 and just recently retired. I want to live in Thailand full time. Are my options for a visa to stay long term just an education visa where I learn Thai for a year?

Will I be able to renew this each year until I am 50?

Thanks

Many people recommend the online language course called "Learn Thai from a White Guy" by Brett Whiteside.

I want to buy that onlline course, but I'd be curious to learn if anyone would recommend something to supplement it, so that I might be able to go back and forth between two. Another online course or app or YouTube channel, etc.

Anyone know anything about getting the DTV if you have the money and *only* saying that you plan to learn Thai? Which I do plan to and far more seriously this time although I may not have to use the DTV

Once upon a time, I did the right thing by studying Thai for a year before signing up for the Elite visa. It was a tortuous 3 hours a day, five times a week. After completion, I was happy to give them 400k baht. Sadly, I was denied and ridiculed for having a student visa. Later on, I realized that it was just pure greed. They are willing to accept my application at the new price of 900k. There is a happy ending to my story. I just received my DTV for 10k. Muahahahahahahahaha

Hey guys please a cheap place for learn thai and get ed visa

First of all, thank you to everyone in this group who has dealt with all of my newbie questions so far. You'll have been very helpful.

Does anyone have any suggestions for accredited Thai language schools in Nonthaburi that can sponsor an education visa? I have been putting a lot of time into studying Thai while I'm here and I would like to change my visa situation, so I would like to look more into this option. Anything near the Pakkret area would be great.

Thank you in advance.