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Can I apply for a DTV while training Muay Thai in Chiang Mai but living in Bangkok?

Visa Types Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)Muay Thai Training Bangkok Chiang Mai Expat Living in Thailand Visa Regulations Affordability of Gyms

Oct 29, 2025

3 days ago

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Im planning to live in Bangkok 

Looking at muya Thai gyms chiang mai seems affordable than Bangkok 

So if register with chiang mai gym and if my rent agreement in Bangkok will they approve for DTV ?

I want a budget muyathai gym around 15k bhat and under if possible

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The conversation revolves around a person's inquiry about applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while training at a Muay Thai gym in Chiang Mai, despite living in Bangkok. Commenters express skepticism about the viability of this plan due to the geographical distance and the potential scrutiny from authorities. Some suggest that the DTV application process may not require a specific address in Thailand, making the scenario possible, while others warn of the risks involved, including the possibility of deportation for any perceived dishonesty.

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Luit *****************

As long as they don't check anything, this cheat might work when they don't ask for address where you want to stay.

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Milan *********************

I did the muay thai dtv visa already. In my gym i paid for the document incl. 6 month of training together.

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@Milan ********************

whats the gym name if u comfortable sharing and do i need another 6 months enrollment needed if my 6 months is over for dtv visa

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Milan *********************

Johnny47 : i live in pattaya . Gym name is " evo360" . No you don' t need. 6 month training plan is minimum. If you get the dtv it's guilty 5 years ( can stay 180 days , than refresh 180 days or do border run - have to do report every 90 days )

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Luit *****************

@Milan ********************

According embassy and immigration office you need to comply to visa requirements every time you enter, but normally no checks. Some people here think no checks is same as no requirements, but they don't have proof of that. What is a guilty visa?

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Anonymous ******************

Do you mean 15k monthly for Muey Thai, That should be easy. I pay that for Tiger Muey Thai in Phuket. But by putting your location in Bangkok and training in Chaing Mai is absolutely ridiculous. That part should be common sense.

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Anonymous ******************

Why would you go to Muay Thai in Chiang Mai if you live in Bangkok? Are you trying to cheat the system?

Do you really think you’ll get away with that? Good luck with the deportation and ban 🤣

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Muay *************

Location won't be a problem. You will apply outside of Thailand and won't need to show an address in Thailand. The DTV is flexible. With our gym you can come up to CM and whip through your classes whenever you want, have a Muay Thai holiday.

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@Muay ************

this guy is one of the pioneers of helping with the DTV, you can put your faith in this gym. Quality information and service

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Muay *************

thanks, yes we were the first gym to secure a Muay Thai DTV

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John *********

While I ultimately didn’t use your service, I still recommend you to others for being fast, professional, excellent communication, and a proven track record of helping applicants apply successfully.

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Muay *************

no problem mate, we are all in it together. Help each other find the right fit

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@Muay ************

in Chiang Mai. I train there and it’s amazing. I lived in Bangkok for 3 months and I am so happy I moved to Chiang Mai. I love it more than

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Anonymous ******************

what part of Chaing Mai. I am thinking of moving from Phuket to Chaing Mai.

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Alex *******

Anonymous participant 677 I live near the airport. I pay for accommodation through the gym

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John *********

any part of Chiang Mai: it’s a city with a village vibe. Find the old city and go 5-20 minutes in any direction. Tons of cafes, restaurants, massage, friendly people, western brands.

Chiang Mai doesn’t have all the brands BKK does. And isn’t a

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city.

What you gain is nature, better prices, the friendliest region of people and their love for pork.

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Kool *******

They are not stupid. Ask yourself how you can regularly go to a Muay Thai gym in Chaing Mai, 700km away from Bangkok, where you say you live? You apply at Thai embassies for the DTV, and you are assuming they don't know the geography/map of their own country.

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im new i thought chiang mai is close didnt see the distance 700 km is almost a country haha

Lets see i try find some other options to reduce the cost of gym

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Andi ***********

Johnny47 Tiger Eye Gym is reputable gym in Bangkok.

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John *********

How much does a bangkok gym cost?

Remember: this cost is once. If you spread it over 5 YEARS of having the visa and a bangkok gym is 30,000฿ you will have paid less than $100/year to be registered there.

I think there are smarter ways to save/invest money than trying to “cheat” the system because you don’t like spending money.

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Anonymous ******************

what matters is he still trains even if he’s in BKK, if he can show photos/videos and prove he’s still training it’s okay

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Kool *******

Anonymous participant 459 How can he train in Chaing Mai while living in Bangkok? From my understanding remote training has not been accepted, as if he is training remotely he can do that from anywhere in the world, and doesn't have to be living in Thailand to do it. You seriously think you can actually live 700km away from where you supposedly train regularly? Like I say, they are not stupid

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YU**

you so stingy as fvck. If you really have 500.000 THB at your bank account for apply DTV, this cost does not bother you too much. WTH

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Anonymous ******************

YUZA you are the man. I’m on a work permit, and don’t have 500K in my bank, am I worthy? Just so i know if I need to leave or can stay..

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YU**

Anonymous participant 609 as long as you are not stingy as fvck. You are worthy. Some white-man got currency advantage already but still stingy. Horrible.

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YUZA 😂 agreed im stingy i saw in chiang mai for 15k Bhat for muay thai 6 months and cant find anything like that in bangkok im still searching

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YU**

Johnny47 you dont deserve Thailand. Poor foreigner. You better use visa exemption every 2 months

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John *********

all bow to YUZA for determining worthiness to enter and remain in Thailand.

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YU**

good 👍

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Phil ******

Possibly. Don't forget about the airpollution up there

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Greg ********

: Year-round pollution is much worse in Bangkok than in Chiang Mai. This year, there was no burning season noticeable at all in Chiang Mai. Bangkok has terrible air quality year-round.

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Phil ******

nah where we live is only 257 atm. Yep when we are in winter no wind or rain to stop pm 2.5. Have you got a comparison to post

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Phil ******

both are polluted Greg but Chiang mai still made it to the most polluted cities in the world and Bangkok didnt.

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Greg ********

So you had a Google and you found one article in The Nation. 5555 So your single point of data is your considered hypothesis? Guessing you missed the statistics course at university. PS: Anecdotes do not make data regarding your other point and your domestic arrangements.

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