Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has been denied a DTV visa (workaction), and so then applied through the soft power route, and if you were successful? Or would being denied once through the workaction DTV route go against you applying for the soft power route?

I'm applying for the workaction DTV in the States NYC, already submitted the application, and was asked for additional documents, which I can provide, but at the end of the day, their requirements keep changing and it's out of my control whether they approve or deny.. I do have a remote full time job, but I planned on taking some cooking classes anyway just for pleasure, so wouldn't mind at all applying for the DTV with a cooking school, if the workaction DTV application were denied.. But I have family in Thailand so it would mean a whole lot if I could be approved for the DTV either route..

Any thoughts?

Thank you to everyone in advance for any input or experience you may have to share.. 🙏🏽

I'm looking for muay thai gyms in Bangkok to apply for DTV, anyone has any recommendations?

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Can someone tell me what is the amount i need to show at Bangkok airport, if asked, in my UK bank account, is it 20000thb

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Hi, I am planning another visit to Thailand. The last time I entered the country I was told that I need a tourist visa from now on.

Of course I also need information about the flight etc. for the application. As I don't want to risk being stuck with the costs if my application is rejected, I came up with the idea of providing an (fake) onward ticket. Is this a daft idea?

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Hi there! Anyone RECENTLY get a DTV using soft power Muay Thai who is OVER 60? (My husband is super fit).

Just got my DTV in Cambodia today, no interview. So thankful for all your help. Good luck everyone. 😀

I have 2 accounts from one bank - one is in euro and second in PLN. Can I have confirmation from this 2 accounts or I must change everything to one currency?

What's the latest updates on the land borders with Cambodia?

Are there 3rd Country Passport crossing/using those Borders and are they able to get the full 60–Day Visa Exempt Stamp?

It seems that there are limits to specifically: Cambodia Passports making an overland crossing into Thailand only at the land borders which will get limited to 7 Days Stay (Visa Exempt Stamp), but if Cambodia Passports make Entry into Thailand via air at an Airport, then they still get the full 60 Days (Visa Exempt Stamp) and the same seems to apply for Thai Passports into Cambodia

Again, the question is about other foreign passports, but, personally, i would just use the land borders with Laos at this time

Also, it is important to note the change in operating hours (when land borders open and close) for the land borders with Cambodia at this time

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To anyone who has applied for DTV in the USA, Washington, DC office:

What was your experience on the timeline to hear anything? I am still showing "pending document check". I submitted mine May27. Today is 10 business days. I know that at least one of those days was a Thai holiday.

JAKARTA DTV Success Softpower Muay Thai.

This is for myself and my son.

Main applicant:

May 18th - arrived in Jakarta, submitted mine

about 9pm. Status maintained at

pending document check the whole

time.

May 27th - status changed to pending approval

around 5pm, then APPROVED and

visa received an hour later!

My dependent:

May 27th - applied as soon as I got mine

approved. Submitted 8pm. Again,

stayed at pending document check

all through.

June 9th - status changed to pending approval

around 5pm, and APPROVED by 8pm!

Just in time for our flights the next day 😍

There were 2 holidays during my dependent’s submission. All in all, they are consistent in their timeframe of 7 working days for both our applications.

Documents provided:

Proof of location

-Boarding pass

-Flight booking

-Hotel booking for initial 5 days

-Stay permit from the autogates

-a selfie of myself in front of our hotel

Financial proof

- a cover letter explaining very briefly what I provided

- latest conversion rates from google, bangkok bank and wise

- highlighted screenshot of current balance and amount of 500k for the past 2 months. I provided 3 months of full bank statements

Muay Thai documents

- a cover letter stating my intention to apply via the softpower route

- a complete visa documentation package from Muay Thai Fever. It is a 6-month course.

For my son (dependent), I used the exact same financial documents with a sponsorship letter from me, his proof of location and his birth certificate translated to English.

I did call up the embassy a couple of times to check on our applications as the status remained unchanged. They were very friendly and assured me I will get updates soonest they can. They process everything by the date of submission.

HUGE thanks to everyone in this group especially Andi Traveller 🙏🏼

The waiting is hard, so we’re all very fortunate to have this group to keep us in the loop and entertained too! Good luck everyone!!