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6 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

It is possible to change to a 90 day non-ed visa entry at immigration. Normally is is only done for attending a formal school such as a university. But some informal schools such as language schools can arrange a application for one.

After getting the non-ed visa you could then apply for extensions of stay for attending a school. 

Thank you @ubonjoe. For a foreigner under 49 years old not married  who wants to stay in Thailand 6-9 months, would you think getting a tourist visa, extending it, and then getting an education visa is the best way at this time? Cheers

Thank you @ubonjoe. During the course of the single tourist visa period, would it probably be possible to switch to an educational visa once I am in Thailand, without leaving the country?

Hello: 

I am a UK citizen, resident in Laos, currently in Vientiane. I would like to come to Thailand for 6-9 months in August or September (there are apparently flights from Vientiane to Bangkok operated by Lao Airlines). I have health insurance that would cover the $100,000 COVID-19 requirement. Could someone tell me what the best option is for visa? 

Thank you kindly @ubonjoe

My girlfriend is from Laos, where we currently are (I'm a Brit). I would like to spend time with her in Thailand.

I know Lao citizens can get 30 day tourist visa on arrival to Thailand. Can they extend their tourist visa at an immigration office without leaving Thailand?

Furthermore, is it easy for a Lao citizen to get an educational visa in Thailand, granting her a longer visa? I would like her to study English and basic IT.