TR to ED no need to leave country

[jackoholly]

Anyone heard about being able to change from a tourist visa to a non-ED at Cheng Wattana?

Apparently it's possible without the need to go to Laos or a neighbouring country and it's approximately the same cost of 1900 baht.

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[ubonjoe]

It is only done for attending a University full time. The cost is 2000 baht for the conversion to get a non immigrant visa entry and then 1900 baht for the extension of stay.

It will not be done if attending a language school.

[jackoholly]

Thanks Joe. The letter attached, given to me by the immigration officer at the Hollywood immigration place gives you the two types of educational establishments. It's very confusing.

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[ubonjoe]

I think the problem is getting the correct document from the MOE for a language school or other lower level school.

[jackoholly]

Might be worth a go. Worst case scenario: I have to go to Laos for a couple of days. Will post back when it happens.

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[jackoholly]

Okay, well I tried and failed.

It turns out part-time courses cannot be changed in the country and travelling to a neighbouring country's Thai consulate is unavoidable.

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