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Can I apply for the DTV Soft Power Visa if I have to leave Thailand for one month?

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Jun 28, 2025

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Hi I'm thinking of applying for dtv soft power visa. However. I cannot 6 consecutive monthly in Thailand

For professional and personal reasons, I'll have to leave thailand for one month. Would it be a problem if I cannot participate for one month in the classes ? (Thinking of taking the thai culture dtv)

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The DTV Soft Power Visa allows for flexibility in attendance; missing one month of classes is not a problem as Thai immigration does not monitor attendance for these courses.

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Thank you all for your swift reply !

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Peter *********

No problem nothing is monitored.

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Jordan *******

no problem, just relax

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Pete *******

Thai immigration do not monitor attendance of soft power courses.

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