Qualifing for an education visa is a dubious activity. Agents seem to smooth out any wrinkles.But the point is a bank account cannot be opened without a visa to transfer funds at Bangkok bank. No banking restrictions for most of the countries mentioned.An earlier post ask the questions i was addressing. An average citizen is indeed their government.They are the sons and daughters that make up their militia. What can a Russian change in Russia by coming to Thailand? They are cowards for not standing up to Putin for 25 years. There future will become more bleak with every passing day. Just my thoughts, but what do I know?