If we apply for this visa using soft power, do we need to re-register for the course every six months, or can we freely enter and exit the country after the course ends after six months?
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Currently, once the six-month soft power course is completed, there is no legal requirement to re-register for the course, meaning you can enter and exit Thailand freely. However, this could change, and immigration has the authority to question your ongoing engagement in soft power activities upon re-entry. Regular participation in courses can also be beneficial for personal reasons and to strengthen your visa compliance.
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I did soft power/Thai cooking and completed the course but I schedule a class every time I come back. I find it fun and you get to meet people. Seems worth it to me in case things ever do change.
I also love Thai food so I legit wanna keep learning.
Currently it’s unlikely that immigration is going to question whether or not you’re still engaged in a soft power activity.
That being said, you would no longer be fulfilling the conditions of your visa and the immigration officer has the power to deny you entry or to only stamp you in under the visa exemption scheme (if eligible).
If immigration ever wanted to crack down on the DTV, the easiest ways to do so would be to demand recent proof of status (remote work or soft power course) and/or financial proof of 500k THB.