swissie Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Now that the endless tourist-visa-runs are coming to an end and an ED-Visa is the only alternative left for a lot of Farangs to stay on a long term basis in Thailand. I am starting to wonder: How long will it take, before Immigration cracks down on it ? (= Just too many "Students" that have very little inclination to study the Thai-Language, for example.) I can not imagine, that Immigration will consider anyone studiying the Pattaya-Bar-Scene as a "true" student. If such a crackdown should come to pass sometime in the future, the real loosers will be those that are really interested in studiying in Thailand. (Apart from the Visa-Situation.) ------------------------------------------------ What could be coming along after the ED-Visa ? = WAT-Attendance for at least 4 hours a week, trying to convert to Buddhism. This will take a lot of years to really accomplish it !! No doubt, in no time at all, there would be any number of WAT's and Visa-Agencies, that would be willing to market this idea as a new source of generating revenue and at the same time making Farangs happy by issueing 1-year-Visas. All meant in good humor! Will not happen. Or will it ? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmos Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Now that the endless tourist-visa-runs are coming to an end based on ??? Have not read anything official on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackadder Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) Now that the endless tourist-visa-runs are coming to an end based on ??? Have not read anything official on this topic. Not turistvisa, but ED-Visa Only This... http://pattaya-times...-attend-classes Edited July 5, 2011 by blackadder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokburning Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I can't find a school worthy of my money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Crackdowns on visa loopholes, and yes it is obvious the ED visa is MOSTLY used by people who wouldn't normally be students here (sorry, I really am on your side, but the truth is truth) can happen anytime by any government here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 This topic is already discussed here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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