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Do I need to continue cooking classes during my 5-year DTV in Thailand?

DTV Thai visa rules ongoing activity requirement immigration cooking classes visa renewal

May 10, 2025

a year ago

Doug ****************

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I'm doing my DTV with a Lanna Cooking Classes, and after get back to Thailand I'll have 6 months of class with the place. So my question is: I need to keep doing this cooking classes for all long of the 5 years? (or some activity during the whole period of 5 years?)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring if they must continuously participate in cooking classes as part of their DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) for the full duration of five years. Responses indicate uncertainty regarding immigration requirements, suggesting that proof of ongoing activity may be needed for visa renewals at the immigration office, but currently, leaving and re-entering Thailand for a 180-day stamp does not require ongoing activity proof.

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Anonymous ******************

Where did you find the classes? And where are they based from? I am working on the same thing and looking for cooking classes in Phuket. Thank you

a year ago

Benjamin *********

Participant anonyme 778 me too

a year ago

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Benjamin *********

Anonymous ******************

I don't think anyone knows the full truth here for now. So far, immigration in Thailand requires proof of ongoing activity when renewing, but you can still cross the border without showing this (let's say in most cases). The real question is whether they’ll start getting stricter at the border or elsewhere. Anyone who answers 'definitely yes' or 'definitely no' has no clue.

a year ago

Greg ********

For in country extensions at Immigration Office you would need to show ongoing activity. However, if you leave and return for a 180 day stamp it is not currently checked you have ongoing activities.

a year ago

Doug ****************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you Greg, this is my question

a year ago

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Doug ****************

What are the implications of ongoing activity for the Soft Power DTV visa after the initial 6-month period in Thailand?

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a year ago

Do I have to take a new Thai cooking class every 180 days for the DTV visa, and is my Australian Super fund sufficient for the cash requirement?

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