Unanswereda year ago
Do I need a work portfolio to apply for a DTV visa for studying Thai language?
I would like to apply via softpower (Thai as second language), do I still need a work portfolio and all? I do have the money.
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The user inquires about applying for the Softpower program for learning Thai as a second language and if a work portfolio is required, mentioning they have the funds. Comments clarify that a DTV visa cannot be used solely for language studies; it's the Thai Culture part of the course that may be applicable. Suggestions include contacting a Thai language school and applying for an extension of stay based on studying Thai, with the stipulation to genuinely study to avoid issues with immigration.
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John **********
It's the Thai Culture part of the course that can be used for the DTV application not Thai Language. Check that they have had a number of successful applicants
Dnatjugweme ************
Go there, contact a Thai language school and apply for an extension of stay based on studying Thai every 3 months. You won't get a DTV for studying Thai. Expect to pay 30-55K bahts per year depending on where you want to study, and you'll have to leave Thailand every ~12 months if you want to stay longer than a year. Please note that you will have to genuinely study Thai, otherwise the immigration office may decide to deny further extensions.
Dnatjugweme ************
Other option: Enroll in a Thai language program at a university. More expensive, but possible to stay longer than a year without leaving Thailand.
जगद्गुरु *****************
You cannot receive the DTV for language studies.
Anonymous *************
OPIm looking at TSL chiang mai's course.
Anonymous *************
OP@जगद्गुरु ****************
Im loooking it up and it says it can be done provided they are culturally connected.Activity
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