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Can learning Thai massage qualify for a long-term visa option in Thailand?
Dec 16, 2025
a day ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the potential for learning Thai massage to be recognized as a qualifying option under the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) soft power initiative in Thailand. Some users debate whether this could be a viable path, with mentions of specific institutions in Chiang Mai and Bangkok that offer programs. However, there are clarifications that Thai massage is currently not part of the soft power initiatives, though it is possible to obtain an Education Visa specifically for Thai massage training.
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