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Can I change my school and city while on a DTV for soft power cooking in Thailand?

DTV Visa Soft Power Courses TM30 Reentry to Thailand Changing Schools Living in Another City

Jan 20, 2026

3 months ago

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

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Hello

I already have my DTV for soft power cooking  approved few months ago. 

Is it a problem if I change my mind and want to live in another city ? I will take another course in another school?

I think for reentry in airport i will not be a problem. But when you do your TM30  and you are not in the city where you supposed to be for your school?

And in the future after 6 months of school, I don't want to learn cooking for 5 years 😅 so can I switch to muay thai or workcation?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the possibility of changing cities and courses while holding a DTV visa for soft power cooking in Thailand. Responses confirm that it is permissible to move to another city, enroll in a different school, and change courses after the initial six months of study, as long as the necessary immigration paperwork, specifically the TM30, is properly filed.

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Wannikea *********

Where did you ever get the idea that you weren't free to travel around or move?

3 months ago

Khun ******

No problem.

3 months ago

Tapan ********

Can you reject current school and sign up for another school: Yes

Can you live in another city: Yes (as far as you file TM30, you'll be fine for

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days immigration interactions)

Can you sign-up for some other soft power course after 6 months: as per current rules, you can learn anything else or the same soft power or choose not to learn anything at all. It's upto you.

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