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How can I obtain a letter from the Ministry of Education for my DTV visa extension in Thailand?

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Apr 9, 2026

21 days ago

Sarah ********

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Hello, I am trying to extend my DTV visa and they are requiring a letter from the ministry of education. My muay thai gym is unsure how to obtain this form. Does anyone have advice? Thank you ka. 🙏☀️

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A user seeks advice on obtaining a letter from the Ministry of Education to extend their DTV visa while their muay thai gym is unsure of the process. Community members suggest that extending the visa in-country can be challenging and recommend considering a border run instead, citing it as a simpler and quicker option. Some advice includes asking the immigration officer to contact the gym for assistance, and others share personal experiences regarding border runs.

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Diver ******

Basically doing an extension stay on a DTV is almost like obtaining a new DTV (as far as the work for you and the proofs you need to submit). This is why everyone says: just do a little trip somewhere outside of TH and come back, no need to prove anything except show your DTV when you return.

20 days ago

Mark *********

Gosh dont extend, you need to fly in and out

21 days ago

Mark *******

As others have said, it’s just easier to leave and come back

21 days ago

A. ************

Why are you putting yourself through this? Just do a quick border run and be done with it.

21 days ago

Wannikea *********

An in-country extension on a DTV is an exercise in masochistic futility. Do a border bounce.

21 days ago

Joseph **************************

I hear Penang Island is gorgeous this time of year?

21 days ago

ExcitingEl**********

U have the visa, don’t bother extending in country just do boarder run with a cheap flight or boarder run company for like 3k thb

21 days ago

David ************

ExcitingElephant3818 with the Cambodia border closed you'll have to go to Laos. Paid 7400 for 180 day stamp from Pattaya.

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David ************

Cool****

Ask you gym... its not you job

21 days ago

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

Why you dont border bounce

21 days ago

DTV_Be*******

You are probably better off doing a border bounce

21 days ago

Robert *******

Your gym gave you documents from the Ministry of Education to apply for this visa.

Now the gym has no clue about their official registration to hand out documents to students?

Ask the Immigration Officer to contact the gym, or hand over your cellphone when you call them, to explain in Thai language what is needed.

21 days ago

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Robert *******

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