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Shayne **********
You should be able to apply remotely and get the visa before you come if you want to. Plenty of language schools will do that for you.
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My first 90 day report on the DTV.

TM 47 and passport and 2 minutes in the drive thru.
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@Andi **********
just don't get the DTV in New Zealand because it costs 42,000 baht.
Shayne **********
Thai citizenship group will give you better advice but unless you have Thai family or a very good job or good remote job options for residence are limited.
Shayne **********
If you're looking for Chiang Mai there's several good options that I know about.
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Chiang Mai is a great option for slightly cheaper schooling options and guardian visa or DTV could be your solution until the children are 18 or so.
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For 100 baht, I would print everything possible. It could cost
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+ baht if you don't get it and have to try again.
Shayne **********
I'm pretty sure you apply at the same time. There's a course in CM with some cooking and more language. DM. I'm on DTV soft power to learn Muay Thai. Applied in Taiwan though.
Shayne **********
They're not going to destroy it. They're going to take it.

Here's the Thai customs and duty calculator. Live and learn.