Yes you are correct. I just checked the email they sent me and the only ed visa they can now issue for people without leaving the country is for people who where on tourist visas and are now on amnesty. They said it can take 4 to 6 weeks and the Ed visa has to be issued before amnesty is up. So they were suggesting people apply right away. I received the email in mid June.
There are 2 good schools in Pontip Plaza Chiang Mai. One is called “We Learn Thai” and the other is “TSL”. TSL is who I received the email from. They are on the 3rd floor. There office will be open again on July 1st. They probably have a Facebook page.
Find a good Thai language school and talk to them. Should do it right away because it can take up to 4 weeks to process the visa. It has to be completed before amnesty is up.
Ok Thank You Tod. Right now I am a month into my 2nd year of an OA visa. So last month I left Thailand then returned flying into Chiang Mai and was stamped in for my second year.
Thank you I guess that just answers the question. My visa expires on Jan. 17. So according to that when I get my 2nd year extension of stay based on the original visa I will need insurance.
My OA visa was issued Jan.18, 2019. I’m leaving for Laos on the 10th fly back on 14th. My visa agent told me today to make sure insurance is in place. She has already had clients refused the one year extension with no insurance and just given 30 day stamp on arrival. This is in CM .