Is a 65,000 Baht quote for a one-month cooking course in Thailand reasonable for a DTV visa application?

compared to these prices for DTV-elegible courses, I dont find 65.000 -THB to expensive . . . . .

Hi

@Lester ********

Since I’m living in Bulgaria I am connected to the Thai embassy of Bucharest 

I have just asked them regarding:

Discover Thai nature



It would be nice to know if these courses qualify me in section 5b for the DTV visa.

I have already filed documents from 1 to 4

It is only number 5 that provide me with challenges

I first tried to apply with freelancer status.

Long story short.

I have difficulties (maybe language barrier ) to get the documents needed from Bulgarian authorities that The Thai embassy in Bucharest they ask for

For this reason and also because I actually find the course interesting I told them that I am willing to apply again and pay 10,000 bath

But first I would like to know if this actually qualify me under 5 b Thai soft power

( seminars ) 

Wait answer

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Unfortunately it is my experience that there is big difference from Embassy to Embassy on the DTV Requirements

On a phone call I ask her what kind of cooking class school she can recommend me in Phuket that will grant me access with the Thai soft power 

Her answer back where :

Are you a cook

In which I have cost applied no

I guess it’s up to the opinion off the employee off each embassy

How they interpreted the soft power 5b option 





Perhaps ask the thai embassy in London about a medical appointment? You could book an appointment for a 12 month health check at one of the hospitals, get confirmation of the booking and see if that qualifies you for the DTV, you can then chose where to do your cooking classes when in thailand

DTV Visa (5years) is more cheaper 🙈 my friend got her student visa last week, it cost 66k baht and its only 15 months 🙈🥹

There is some w****** on this side

First of all, the length of 1 month cooking class is not eligible for apply DTV. (correct me I am a wrong). May I ask if you have any prior experiences or qualifications? I can get you a proper cooking class from renowned culinary school to be eligible into your application. Drop me pm..

If you only want to do a 1 month cooking class why don’t you just come on a tourist visa? I am not sure about British passport holders but for Australians we get a 60 day free tourist visa on arrival the are able to extend that for another 30 days.

I am sure you can then just enroll at a Thai cooking school for the months course.

Muay Thai with EVO360 in Pattaya much more reasonable, ask for Sharon, she can help.

If you want to stay in another country ‘illegally’ you pay the going price… or else stay at home m0r0n

What has the British Embassy got to do with you getting a DTV?

No

1 month £1500? Give my partner £800 and she'll give you a month's course and we'd throw in accomodation.

Sounds cheap to me .....they get something, you get something,!how long must you study and how long is the visa?

Just go watch old Thai lady on the streets cooking Thai food and learn for free.

try to sign up for thai boxing ,, good for your body and your health

Do you really want the cooking classes or are you just doing it for the DTV?

Don't quote me on this, but I'm sure there are two types of rates: a cheaper one for a course NOT offering any supporting documents for the DTV or any other visa, and a more "premium" price for a similar or same course, with documents/letter/support evidence for the DTV.

Dont know about cooking classes but I was chatting to a friend yesterday who wants to go to learn the Thai language and he was quoted around 45k for the year which includes all application fees for the visa and their payment. So does it perhaps cover all of that