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No, not all degree programmes at AU are taught in English. Many are taught in Thai.

It is crass and demeaning and I've seen Thais do it at Thai-type establishments, usually by the nouveau riche.

...and within the ambit of lese-majeste.

He's unlikely to be a member of the Thai bar if he doesn't speak and write Thai to a very high standard. He's probably hired as a legal adviser or foreign consultant, possibly to draw in and deal with Chinese clients.

Thousands of visitors from Asean countries fly into Thailand everyday for leisure, travel and business and I've never heard of anyone being asked to show a ticket out of Thailand upon entry although having a return ticket may be an airline requirement at the point of departure. In 20+ years of travelling to Thailand I've never been asked to show a flight ticket out of the country upon arrival. There may have been exceptions if the immigration officer in attendance suspected the visitor may have been abusing the social-exemption pass for reasons other than genuine travel and short-term business. And this applies at land borders too.

I'd be curious to know what university in Bangkok, or anywhere in Thailand for that matter, teaches law in English. Could it have been a law module instead of a full degree?

Studying for motivational reasons is great and a privilege. It would be helpful if you could tell us what you'd like to study, your academic background to-date and whether you've got a preference for a particular location or region in Thailand.

No?