Can a Cambodian national apply for a Thailand Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) by enrolling in a cooking school?

To qualify for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) under the "Soft Power" cooking category, you must enroll in an approved, long-term culinary program of 6 to 12 months. You must also prove you have at least 500,000 THB in a bank account.

Approved School Requirements;

To secure your visa, you cannot simply take a casual tourist class. You must enroll in an approved, long-term curriculum at a registered institution (e.g., Arun Thai Cooking School or Siam Culinary Academy) that provides the following documents for your application:Official Certificate of Enrollment

Detailed course schedule and syllabus

Official school and business registration documentsReceipt of payment (courses often range from THB 30,000 to THB 60,000 depending on the school's package)

General DTV RequirementsAlong with your school documents, you must meet the standard DTV criteria:

Financial Proof: A bank statement showing a minimum balance of 500,000 THB (or equivalent in your local currency) for at least three consecutive months prior to applying.

Passport: Valid for at least 6 months with adequate blank pages.Application Fee: A 10,000 Thai Baht

There are no specific nationality limitations for the DTV.