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Can I work as a musician in Thailand on a DTV Soft Power visa?

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May 18, 2025

a year ago

Astrid ******

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Hello, I have a question about DTV Soft Power. As a musician who has already done it for participation in a festival or concert, I can't find any information on this subject. Thank you very much.

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The DTV Soft Power visa does not allow you to work as a musician in Thailand, including performing at festivals or concerts. Instead, it permits remote work for overseas companies or involvement in cultural training, if applicable. Musicians looking to work in Thailand must be aware of the limitations associated with this visa.

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Kool *******

For the musician option, that does not allow you to perform in Thailand, only working remotely, sending tracks to employers remotely.

a year ago

Oliver **********

Soft power is where you pay to study something, not the other way around

a year ago

Michael ********

You cannot work in Thailand on DTV. You can do work for overseas companies online (digital nomad) or soft power enrolled in some sort of training. Do you want to learn Thai instrument ?

a year ago

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