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Does scuba diving count as a soft power for the DTV application in Thailand?
Mar 11, 2026
2 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERdoes scuba diving count as a soft power on dtv application say divemaster or open water scuba instruction training ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The consensus in the comments suggests that scuba diving does not qualify as a soft power for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application in Thailand, as soft power is more closely associated with traditional Thai cultural activities. Additionally, it was noted that pursuing a dive course can lead to obtaining a Non Immigrant ED visa; however, that does not imply scuba diving is recognized as a soft power.
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Kurt *************
Did you see anywhere that suggest diving is a soft power?
Sophie *************
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Sophie *************
Check out shops in Phuket. I have seen some DTV options listed. Can’t remember who it was off the top of my head.
André ******************
Not a soft power
Todd *********
Obviously not
Robert *******
You can get the Non Immigrant ED visa based on following a dive course.
Ask your dive center to contact the TDA/CMAS dive organisation for details
Ask your dive center to contact the TDA/CMAS dive organisation for details
Anonymous ******************
Scuba Diving is not a soft power
Wannikea *********
Soft power directly relates to some Thai traditional or cultural activity.
Anonymous ******************
No
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