Do I need to enroll in a new course to re-enter Thailand on a DTV visa?

Exit flight perhaps worse case, they can’t cancel the visa.

Just a thought - putting aside the 'rules'

If you have the time, money and interest, why not enrol in Traditional Thai medicine / Muay Thai - or frankly any course that floats your boat.

Improve your own skills and knowledge while living in your favourite country - I mean, why would you not?

Bring your pots and pans for a cooking demonstration just in case.

Since you're already on a DTV, now is a good time to plan your next steps rather than waiting until your next entry. Whether you need to stay enrolled or provide additional evidence can depend on the category you applied under and what immigration may ask when you return. Having a clear plan and supporting documents ready before you travel can make the re-entry process much less stressful.

Currently, there are no obligations to prove you attended the course or to book a new one. You have a 5-year multi-entry tourist visa

IO’s have discretion….

A question for you is - if you were an IO and reviewed someone visiting your country for 5 years and you had booked a 6 month course - would you ask any questions? Would you suspect that even if it was within the rules - would you suspect the rules were being abused.

Remember this is not the part of the world where the laws are twisted every which way to get people out of sticky situations.

Another question is - do you feel that you are within the spirit of the visa?

I was never told to bring all my dtv documentation with me when i passed thru an immigration check point - but if an IO asks - i have it to hand and 2 years in now (almost) i can demonstrate my dtv justification is still a valid and current. Doesnt take much….

For you, book an another short course that starts in a few months…. Yeah its probably overkill, but if its something you want to do, may have done anyway, why not get it in the bank…. 2 years down the road, io’s may well be far more critical than they are today - abuses of the spirit of dtv is obvious - so build a bank of evidence.

Or dont. You’ll probably be fine for your next entry - and the one after that - but in year 3.5 of your 5 years, and youve spent 3.25 years in the kingdom, and an IO asks - tell me about your course - and you have done nothing for 3 years - dont expect an easy rubber stamp.

You have the visa. That’s all that matters.

Up to you.

How long do you intend to stay?

Since your original plan was only a 6-month course, your current visa has served its purpose.

Depending on the specific category you used to apply for the DTV, immigration officers might ask you to show proof of your activities upon arrival.

Worst-case scenario, they may admit you under a Visa Exemption or Visa on Arrival (VoA), depending on your nationality.

I would suggest if you're unsure, it’d best to email your nearest Thai embassy or consulate so you have a written copy of their response. Alternatively, just ensure you enter Thailand on the correct visa meant for your actual purpose 🤷‍♂️

Recently there have been a few posts on here about immigration cracking down on people, for not really using the DTV for what it was originally set up for.

What does your e-visa file say? Does it say cooking classes or not? What's the note? If it doesn't say, then don't buy it.

No need just re-enter. When I re-enter the officers only asked me to show the hotel booking or apartment contract.

Wing it

There is no correct answer so all it comes down to is the IO.

All depends on the IO.

No you dont