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Can you switch from a nonB work visa to an education visa for Thai language studies?

Visa Types Non-B Visa Education Visa Thai Language Schools Visa Regulations Visa Conversion Chiang Mai Phuket Bangkok

Jan 16, 2022

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Stanley *******

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I know it's impossible to switch from a nonB work visa to a Education visa for Thai language. However, in my search I found 1 in Phuket, a couple in Chiang Mai, and one possiblly in bkk that say they can do it.

Have any of you done this before, and can you please give me the name of the language school?

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The post discusses the challenges of switching from a nonB work visa to an education visa for learning Thai, mentioning that while it's generally believed to be impossible, there are claims of schools in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok that may offer this possibility. The user seeks recommendations for language schools that facilitate this transition.

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I'm in thr same situation. Can you send me the agencies that said they could do it? Who did you go with? Thx

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Frank-Steven ***********

It may work if you cancel your nonB and then immediately go on a covid extension - from which you could then change to education visa.

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