Do I need to have $15,000 in my bank account when applying for a visa through soft power activities like Muay Thai or learning Thai?

When applying for a visa related to soft power activities such as Muay Thai or learning Thai, you do need to demonstrate financial stability. The consensus among community members is that you must have the equivalent of 500,000 THB in your bank account, which is not equivalent to $15,000 based on the current conversion rates. Some embassies, like the Finnish embassy, issue TR visas for learning Thai, while others might provide ED or METV visas.