Polotaz Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I couldn’t find this information online so I’m not sure about the legality of it. Could I take a legitimate Thai Language course for the ED visa if I’m already fluent in Thai? I’m on the ED visa and I’m about to graduate from a public university. I’m thinking of staying on another ED visa by taking a language course. I’m interested in Japanese but most courses are in Thai and expensive if not. During that period, I'll also be looking for a job or a master's program abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 "I’m interested in Japanese but most courses are in Thai" If you are fluent in Thai as you say, that shouldn't be a problem. 1 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polotaz Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 (edited) 57 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: "I’m interested in Japanese but most courses are in Thai" If you are fluent in Thai as you say, that shouldn't be a problem. I'm just worried that there could be problems with the immigration. Like would they question if I'm abusing the system if I can already use Thai fluently? I should mention that I went to a billingual school here. There would be nothing for me to learn more even in the more advanced courses. Or am I worrying for nothing? Edited March 13 by Polotaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mlkik Posted March 13 Popular Post Share Posted March 13 4 hours ago, Polotaz said: I'm just worried that there could be problems with the immigration. Like would they question if I'm abusing the system if I can already use Thai fluently? I should mention that I went to a billingual school here. There would be nothing for me to learn more even in the more advanced courses. Or am I worrying for nothing? Wow a farang who is 100% fluent in Thai. If you really are fluent then well done. I have met many farang who can order a beer in Thai and think they are fluent. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 5 hours ago, Polotaz said: I couldn’t find this information online so I’m not sure about the legality of it. Could I take a legitimate Thai Language course for the ED visa if I’m already fluent in Thai? I’m on the ED visa and I’m about to graduate from a public university. I’m thinking of staying on another ED visa by taking a language course. I’m interested in Japanese but most courses are in Thai and expensive if not. During that period, I'll also be looking for a job or a master's program abroad. I think if you take bona fide classes, such as from a University, then it will be ok. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 9 hours ago, tgw said: I think if you take bona fide classes, such as from a University, then it will be ok. But if the OP is indeed fluent, then he/she will be bored out of their mind. It is a visa requirement that the student attends the course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 13 hours ago, Polotaz said: I'm just worried that there could be problems with the immigration. Only if you are wagging the dog! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikishrory Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Did you learn คำเป็น คำตาย already? I guess so. Otherwise I would put that on your list. Do a university course in English. I haven't looked at any except at phuket where they have computer science courses (amongst others) in English. There's a whole international student program there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 20 hours ago, Polotaz said: I’m interested in Japanese but most courses are in Thai and expensive if not. During that period, I'll also be looking for a job or a master's program abroad. So what's the problem then, just book in the Japanese course and learn it, as you said you are fluent in Thai. Should be easy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 A Thai literature course, if you're interested in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 3/13/2024 at 3:07 AM, Polotaz said: During that period, I'll also be looking for a job or a master's program abroad. Get the job and the Non-B that goes with it (you can always quit later) or find your master's course abroad and leave. Why look for problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlkik Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 5 hours ago, Maestro said: A Thai literature course, if you're interested in that. It would be a waste of his time, he is fluent so knows everything that would be in the course. Maybe he could take a course in how to teach Thai to Thai people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polotaz Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 3 hours ago, mrwebb8825 said: Get the job and the Non-B that goes with it (you can always quit later) or find your master's course abroad and leave. Why look for problems? Because I'll be graduating in a month and have to cancel the visa soon, I want to extend my stay as I look for jobs or prepare for the examinations required for the master's degree. The start date also would probably be months after I graduate. 11 hours ago, bbi1 said: So what's the problem then, just book in the Japanese course and learn it, as you said you are fluent in Thai. Should be easy for you. Sorry, I meant to say that most language courses offered are for the Thai language. Courses in other languages like Japanese or Chinese are more expensive as I also need the visa. Although opting for those might be the preferable choice if I want to avoid such concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 17 minutes ago, Polotaz said: Because I'll be graduating in a month and have to cancel the visa soon, I want to extend my stay as I look for jobs or prepare for the examinations required for the master's degree. The start date also would probably be months after I graduate. try and get a job at a language school that offers both English and Japanese - you work teaching one and get the Non-B visa and study the other during your time off. Try the Thai-Japanese Center in BKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 19 hours ago, Muhendis said: But if the OP is indeed fluent, then he/she will be bored out of their mind. It is a visa requirement that the student attends the course. He didn't say he's fluent in Japanese. He could also pick Mandarin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tgw Posted March 14 Popular Post Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, mlkik said: It would be a waste of his time, he is fluent so knows everything that would be in the course. Maybe he could take a course in how to teach Thai to Thai people. erm. Literature is different from fluency. Literature is about studying Thai writers and their works. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilkis333 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 17 hours ago, Polotaz said: Because I'll be graduating in a month and have to cancel the visa soon, I want to extend my stay as I look for jobs or prepare for the examinations required for the master's degree. The start date also would probably be months after I graduate. Sorry, I meant to say that most language courses offered are for the Thai language. Courses in other languages like Japanese or Chinese are more expensive as I also need the visa. Although opting for those might be the preferable choice if I want to avoid such concerns. May I know the fee for Japanese course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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