@Jesper ******

yes it’s ALA near Nana. I have absolutely no regrets choosing this school.

@Innes *****

indeed they can ask you a couple questions. But nothing to really worry about if you’re actually learning the language.

I’m studying at a language school on an ED Visa. They don’t do DTV for learning Thai (at least not my school).

My school has several programs with different lengths. I took the complete 14 months program because I want to speak, write and read Thai.

They are pretty strict on attendance, but with a reentry permit you can do weekend abroad in neighboring countries for example.

@Angela ******

my friends have a soft power DTV with Muay Thai classes. They can choose when they want to do their class. That could probably work around your working hours.

I study at ALA. I came in on a 60-day exemption, went straight to the school to apply and then I waited about 50-55 days then went to immigration for my ED Visa.

I’ve started classes at the end of April, 2h per day, 3 times a week. I also study by myself after class.

About six weeks in and I can get by ordering food and having basic conversations, get situated in time… whereas before starting I could only say "hello and thank you".

The beginner level at my school is 3.5 months, but I’m already using Thai in everyday life. It’s not perfect but I get a few words here and there when watching videos and listening to people talk.

It really depends on how much time you invest in learning and how much you practice.

@Tiphany *********

en anglais ça se dit plutôt "middle name". Et de façon générale, même si on ne l’utilise pas souvent, dans les demandes officielles, c’est toujours plus prudent de mettre tous tes noms comme sur ton passeport. Mieux vaut trop que pas assez :)