Welcome to the board.
I don't mean to be harsh......but.......it's highly likely that the girl you met is already taken.....or sponsored by someone from a country other than Thailand.
It's just the way it is mate. Keep reading through the board and you'll come across many stories like this.
I would highly recommend you finish your apprenticeship before trying to get over to Thailand.
I am not sure how working visas go but perhaps it would be easier for you to move to Thailand if you had a qualification.....such as a chef.
And if things don't work out in Thailand.....you've always got a qualification, something to fall back on.
Good luck.
