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If you're over 50, there will be a lot of scrutiny getting an education Visa.

@James ********

extension of stay in Thailand. Outside Thailand no chance for children at this time.

My foundation got dependent spouse and child follower 2 weeks ago.

Why not just get a new passport? A fresh 10 year passport will have plenty of pages for any visas you might want to have in the future.

Getting a passport while you're overseas is much more expensive and takes other longer generally.

Some passports these days are taking one month to 3 months to get while overseas. Which is 4-6 times longer than while at home.

@Dan **********

really. Done it plenty of times.

If you're over 50 they're now making education visas harder to get.

@Graham *******

this is the only advice you need to listen to. This is the best, easiest, and cheapest solution.

Please disregard every other comment.

Well done

@John *********

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6 months Muay Thai Visa is just 8000 baht less than 12 months up front price. It's much better value to get 12 months.

has some good information about longer term visas for Thailand.

Take a border run for Christmas.