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Does studying for a master's degree in Thailand affect my DTV visa status?

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Feb 5, 2026

3 months ago

Anonymous *************

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If we got a DTV from Muay Thai and eventually I decide to do a master degree in Thailand. Does this still counts as soft power? I know they probably won't ask but you never know... but just to be ready with the proper documentation from university and muay thai at immigration if they ask when I leave and come back twice a year.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The DTV visa, which is primarily linked to Muay Thai training, does not permit engagement in educational activities like a Master's degree as a valid reason for maintaining the visa status. Comments indicate that while attending university is possible on various visas (not limited to the ED visa), changing the purpose of the DTV visa to gain educational benefits is not permissible. If immigration authorities inquire about the DTV visa, proof of ongoing Muay Thai practice would be necessary, not educational enrollment.

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Khun ******

The group experts have given the correct answer. No need to change visa.

3 months ago

John **********

You can't use education as a reason for the DTV. In the unlikely event they want to check you still qualify for the DTV you would need to show continued Muay Thai training

3 months ago

Robert *******

NO, i know it sounds crazy to most of the anonymous and nicknames.

IT is not up to the foreigner to change the purpose of the visa AFTER the visa is issued.

3 months ago

Brandon ************

Going to university is not a soft power activity, that is covered under the ED visa.

But you don't have to be on any type of specific visa to attend a school, so you're not required to change visa types.

3 months ago

Greg ********

Do you mean a Masters from a Thai Uni? Not a DTV but I remember someone doing a part time MBA in Thailamd and did not change from their primary B and WP

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