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How often do I need to participate in Thai soft power activities for the DTV visa?

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Feb 25, 2026

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If I’m going for the DTV by needing to do a Thai soft power activity, how often do I need to do it? I understand it needs to be a 6 month course but does it need to be everyday? Once a week, once every two weeks? 

Looking at cooking classes and Muay Thai?

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For the DTV visa related to Thai soft power activities, there is no current requirement for ongoing attendance in the classes after enrollment. The course is a criterion for the application, but you do not need to attend on a daily, weekly, or bi-weekly basis. Previous experiences indicate that individuals have not been questioned about their attendance after the initial enrollment.

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Currently there is no requirement to attend classes at all. The enrollment in the course is an application criteria, attendance is not an ongoing requirement. I have left and re-entered Thailand 23 times now and have not been asked about it once. My visa only states DTV and does not mention soft power or Muay Thai.

This could be subject to change in the future.

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