Can I still obtain a 60-day visa exemption if I return to Thailand after my soft power course finishes?

If you get denied, you have to go back to your point of origin. You might be able to convince them to go to neighboring countries but not a given.

Your visa is still valid. Just buy a new flight ticket and return to Thailand.

This appears to be the first case we have seen, and we believe that something may be missing from the story. Immigration officers usually consider several factors such as visa history (previous ED visas, overstays, or a large number of border runs), insufficient funds to support yourself, lack of confirmed and paid accommodation in Thailand, or other issues. Not enough 20,000 THB in cash to support your stay, there are often many reasons behind such situations, and it can happen with any type of visa.

We have over 250 participants in our Soft Power course, and none of them have experienced any issues for almost the past two years.

Normally, we do not recommend this, but if this situation happens to you, you may consider using a VIP fast-track service or preparing all the necessary documents to clearly prove your reason for entering and staying in Thailand.

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No, your DTV visa will generally not be automatically cancelled just because your Soft Power course (e.g., Muay Thai, cooking school) ends. As a 5-year, multi-entry visa, the DTV remains valid for the full period, allowing you to stay for up to 180 days per entry, with the option to extend for another 180 days while in the country.

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Dont worry, if You can fix this em. Police arang e everting ok

i so wish i could block anonymous troll posts

The visa was issued for 5 years with a 6 months course. That's it. You've got a 5 year visa. Do you think people who get cosmetic surgery on a dtv ,when they come back in they say . Your going to need a nose job or dental implants if you want to continue the visa that you're already been issued.

This has never happened.. Until it does, why the fearmongering.

At any question the answer should be 'I am returning to sign up for a new course'..

Even the dim witted Thais who thought up the 5 years DTV duration must have foreseen that someone pretending to do a cookery or Muay Thai course isn't going to do so for 5 bloody years !

It is just an Elastoplast over the decades long border bouncing visa situation, somewhat acknowledging that getting some income is better than making it impossible for people under 50 to stay in Thailand long term.

An Indian chap just got asked about his expired course. And he said he came to Thailand to relax, got stamped in 180 days. Don't think too much.

I agree with the visa is valid for 5 years, the visa is sold by the Ministry of foreign Affairs.

At entry you deal with the Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau and they decide if you can enter the country.

a Valid visa can give you a period of time in Thailand, it does not guarentee your entry.

I understand that every DTV holder thinks and advice that there is NO Immigration Officer allowed to to their job or has no knowledge about visa and entry into Thailand, but they need to go to the airport and explain there at the Immigration office.

Just because a visa is valid for 5 years means nothing if the IO interviewing you feels you are not entering properly under the visa.

Your visa is valid for 5 years, regardless of the duration of your soft power course

You have a valid 5 year multi entry visa that’s broken down into 6 month segments

Stop overthinking this

I have not heard of anyone being denied entry, as their soft power course is finished and they are not signed up for further activities. Have you seen any credible sources indicating this has happened?