@Karl ******
wiser isn't the right word.....its not like they didn't know what was happening right from the beginning that people might not or don't have to attend classes......but maybe tightening and disallowing some nationalities they deem unworthy for whatever reason. BUT anyway....visa requirments are laid out.....if you give all documents you should be approved. No offense.....If your passport is from a 3rd world country you obviously have a lot less chance though....places like algeria etc Thai Authorities are probably cracking down on French Arabs since they seem to be the no 1 cause of trouble in thailand