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Can I travel to Thailand on a DTV Visa if I'm no longer enrolled in a Muay Thai School?

Dec 12, 2025
3 days ago
I got my DTV 1 year ago, while I was living in Thailand, but now I am moving to live in Japan, when I got my DTV it was the Muay Thai one, so now that I will not be in a Muay Thai Gym anymore, living in Japan, if I go as a tourist for a Week in Thailand, I would be going as a DTV Visa or a Tourist Visa? If as a DTV, since I am not in Muay Thai School anymore, there will be something wrong? How does it work? Thank you so much!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is asking whether they can visit Thailand for a week on their DTV visa, originally acquired while enrolled in Muay Thai training, even after moving to Japan and no longer attending the gym. Responses suggest that while it's officially required to be engaged in a 'soft power' activity like Muay Thai, the likelihood of this being checked is low. Most commenters agree that the user should proceed with the DTV visa unless they choose to officially cancel it, and that there are generally no issues expected with re-entry into Thailand for a short visit.
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Todd *********
you have 5 full years to come and go as your please.
Jason ********
you will be going as a DTV holder unless you go to Thai immigration and get it officially canceled ( I wouldn’t). just be sure you still have your funds in tact and let them know you’re only staying for a week, you can show your outbound ticket and you’ll be straight in.
Anonymous ******************
DTV is no better than a stamp nowadays.. all is at the discretion of the officer in front of you
Anonymous ******************
Just go on the DTV. It’s a 5 year visa!
Winston ************
You'll be fine, at least for the foreseeable future. Anytime you arrive in Thailand they'll probably stamp you in 180 days no questions asked. For now, a don't ask/don't tell attitude is the best while your DTV remains valid. If nobody asks you, why would you tell on yourself???
Luit *****************
Officially you should be enrolled in soft power activity, but chances that got to be checked are almost zero at the moment.
Anonymous ******************
You have 4 care free years left of your DTV enjoy.
Anonymous ******************
Don’t listen to those on retirement/marriage visas.
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 968 Technically only when enrolled in soft power activity.
Anonymous ******************
There is no Thai legislation mandating that a DTV holder be enrolled in soft power activities for all 5 years as a legal obligation. Instead, immigration visa conditions require evidence of such activities at certain points to obtain or extend the visa — and these are administrative requirements, not statutory law.