Europeans, father 33 yrs. old, wife 32 yrs., 3 kids 2/4/6 yrs. All on tourist status, not expired. Have already investment in TH business and the father of the father is running business with WP. Son-father wants learn TH language before starting work actively with WP for 1 yr. etc. etc.

How would the proper procedure be to get legal ED status for all family? Should a visa-agent be involved? Thank you kindly for advise.  MS>

It is not all that complicated to do.

If you are attending a language school that is considered a informal school your extensions of stay will be only be for 90 day which means your family's  extensions would also only be for 90 day each time. 

Your family members will need to leave the country to get single entry non-o visas to apply for the extensions. They could get the non-o visa at the same you get your non-ed visas.

If your 4 and 6 year old children will be attending school they could get a non-ed visa and extensions of stay of their own.

You will need your marriage certificate and the children's birth certificates legalized before applying for the extensions.

 

34 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It is not all that complicated to do.

If you are attending a language school that is considered a informal school your extensions of stay will be only be for 90 day which means your family's  extensions would also only be for 90 day each time. 

Your family members will need to leave the country to get single entry non-o visas to apply for the extensions. They could get the non-o visa at the same you get your non-ed visas.

If your 4 and 6 year old children will be attending school they could get a non-ed visa and extensions of stay of their own.

You will need your marriage certificate and the children's birth certificates legalized before applying for the extensions.

Dear Joe

 

Thank you. 

Is there any 1 yr. schools, which could get my friend an 1 yr. extension. He is school project manager and builds up schools in 3rd. world countries, also a licensed college teacher. He wants to be fluent in Thai, so would need more than 3 months. His plan is taking over father Thai business in 1 yr. and need to bridge that period. Sorry for the questions, I know you are the expert.

BTW, at the moment they are homeschooling their already multilingual kids....Thank you very much.  MS>

It is multiple 90 day extensions totaling up to one year including the 90 day entry from the the non-ed visa.

If he was to study Thai at a university he could get a one year extension. 

One option would be for him to start working for the company and attend Thai language classes. A non-ed visa is not required to attend school.

Thank you kindly for that precise info. Have a nice day.  MS>