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Do I need to train at a Muay Thai gym for five years to obtain a DTV visa?

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Jun 6, 2025

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Kenta **********

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If I want to learn Muay Thai through soft power in order to obtain a DTV visa, do I have to go to a Muay Thai gym for five years?

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You do not need to attend a Muay Thai gym for five years to qualify for a DTV visa. A minimum six-month course at an appropriate gym or participation in online seminars related to Thai cultural activities can suffice. It is important to choose a registered gym, as not all Muay Thai gyms fulfill the required conditions for obtaining the visa.

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Donald **********

If you genuinely want to learn Muay Thai, yes!

Maybe the Thai government should introduce a contest against a recognised Muay Thai professional, after a period of time, to check you fitness and durability?

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@Donald *********

มีวิธีเรียนมวยไทยแบบถูกๆ บ้างไหม?

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David ******

Any mauy thai Gyms in Nachon ratishma

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Fritte *********

You know there is a excellent health care system so book a appointment with a doctor… then stay

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@Fritte ********

Does this include pregnant women? I looked but nothing came up.

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Yasmin ***********

@Kenta *********

just like the dtv for Thai cultural activities such muay Thai you can get a dtv for medical procedures.

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@Yasmin **********

That's right! Does that include childbirth? My wife is due to give birth in Thailand in October.

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@Fritte ********

I translated it but I don't understand it. Make an appointment with a doctor? Why? It's too mysterious.

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Samantha *******

Hi can also contact us at

@Bangarang *******************

. We offer DTV and are a registered school. I’ve since learnt not all Muay Thai gyms have the correct registration.

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has all paperwork same day, very familiar with the visa to answer questions.

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Alan *****

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you would obviously have to get the paperwork before you applied for the visa. Do you know how much it costs

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Kenta **********

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ฉันก็อยากรู้เหมือนกัน🥹

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Kenta **********

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Thank you, how much will it cost?

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Alan *****

@Kenta *********

I don’t know that’s what I was asking

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Laurence *********

No you can do a soft power package attending on line seminars for thai cultural activities.

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They have a big variety of seminars

12 seminars over 5 year period. Great value

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Tainui ********

Kenta Iwatsubo

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@Tainui *******

Thank you. This is great! I'm checking the price.

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Jeremy ********

I remember the I/O’s used to ask you questions in Thai when you were on an Ed visa learning Thai language, just to see if you knew anything when you went for your extension at CW

Not sure if they will ask you to perform a crocodile kick

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@Jeremy *******

Good taste！！

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Andi ***********

No, you do not have to attend for 5 years. Just book at least a 6-month course.

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@Andi **********

Thank you. How can I get rid of the need for it?

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@Andi **********

thank you

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@Andi **********

Thank you. I was in trouble because there were so many things I didn't understand. I appreciate your help.

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Andi ***********

@Kenta *********

If you can apply through workcation then you do not need to pay for gym membership. If you do the soft power, you have to show you are attending a course. You can apply for Muay thai with some gyms who allow flexible attendance.

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@Andi **********

Workcation requires income from outside Thailand, right? In the case of Muay Thai, do I need to look for it locally?

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@Kenta *********

yeah, online non-Thai income for workcation. You can find a gym online. MuayThaiFever is well known gym with flexible DTV program. in Chiang Mai. TigerEye Gym in Bangkok

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@Andi **********

But in the case of soft power, is there no spousal exemption?

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Andi ***********

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Your spouse can apply as a dependent when you get your DTV. You should also check the main DTV group on Facebook

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