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Apr 23, 2026
7 days ago
Andre ***************
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Hello about to move to thailand from Vietnam I'm looking to learn thai 3 days a week for 12 to 14 months has anyone gone to and attended a language school that has this criteria, I know of a few, but I know there's a lot more out there.Some of them aren't on Google any help would be greatly appreciated
10 comments
Mar 16, 2026
a month ago
Any DTV-approved, 6 month cooking courses in Chiang Mai for no more than 20k? Found several in Bangkok but can’t seem to find any online in Chiang Mai 🙏
43 comments
Jan 10, 2026
4 months ago
Alison *******
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Please can anyone advise me; I am thinking of applying for a DTV on the basis of a language course. I read that the course should be 6 months long minimum and from a reputable (not sure if that was the wording) institution. Would anyone know if you have to have paid for the course upfront prior to applying for the DTV? I’m just wondering how risky that is ie if the visa doesn’t get approved. Thank you
14 comments
Jul 29, 2025
9 months ago
Blaine ********
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Hi

Bringing 79 yo mum.

Hi we all have Dtv ‘s and land in Chiang Mai next week.

In November I’m returning to Australia to pick up mum to live with us.

Any recommendations on Soft Power Course for 79yo. Mum uses electric wheelchair most of the time so Muay Thai might be out…😊
11 comments
Mar 17, 2025
a year ago
Dan ********
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Is there a limit on how many ED visas I can have back to back? Just finished a 9 month one. I want to apply for another 12 month one.
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Mar 14, 2025
a year ago
For the DTV: Is there an exact list of what is allowed as soft power? For example, do language courses also count? Who has official info or a list???

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Für das DTV: Gibt es eine genaue Liste was als soft Power alles zugelassen ist? Zählen zum Beispiel Sprachkurse auch dazu? Hat wer offizielle Infos bzw eine Liste???
3 comments
Jan 5, 2025
a year ago
Gary *******
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Learn Thai with the Rapid Method and be eligible for a DTV?

Canaan Foundation for Education would like to offer the one-year Rapid Learn Thai course as part of their DTV "soft power" program.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs won't say specifically in advance whether it will be approved or not. In fact, they're very vague in general.

So if one person is prepared to take a chance on testing the eligibility then I'm prepared to give away the self-study Rapid Read Thai course (worth ฿12,000) in return.

If your application is successful then there will be a fee for the tutor to guide you through the course and/or follow up with the first-year University of Washington conversational course, Everyday Thai for Beginners.

Any takers?

www.rapidlearnthai.com/erin
4 comments
Jan 2, 2025
a year ago
Lenka ***********
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Hello! Can you recommend a good Thai language school in Bangkok that does courses for 3-4 months and also provides ED visa?

I'm looking for small group classes (intermediate level probably) and I genuinely want to study, I'm not looking for a way to get visa only. I would like to start by the middle/end of February.

Thank you for any advices!
9 comments
Oct 1, 2024
2 years ago
Matthew **********
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Does a retirement visa allow access to a one year Thai language course? Or can only be an education visa for this? Thanks guys.
8 comments
Sep 12, 2024
2 years ago
Mitch *********
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Any recommendations for DTV approved places in Chiang Mai? Open to muay thai, cooking courses, and even language courses if eligible.

Ideally for a 3-6 month program.

Will be applying in Laos and I do meet the financial requirements
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