Is it necessary to submit photos of my interest in Muay Thai for the DTV Power Soft application?

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I would like to know if anyone else has been asked to take photos to prove your interest in Muay Thai in the dtv Power soft application 
 because I am using an agency that helps you do everything you need to do to avoid being rejected and they tell me to enroll in a local Muay Thai school here in my country Italy (where I’m trying to apply ) and to take the photo and send it as proof of my interest in Muay Thai 
I have never heard of this before so I wanted to know if this thing is strictly necessary??? 
 or if I something my agency thinks is necessary ? should I do my visa application separately on my own an not with agency? 
because if they ask for even more unnecessary things , and they don’t really help proving but only adding new things 😭😭😭 I don’t know guys help

Ask Thailand · Answer

The poster is seeking advice regarding a request from their agency to submit photos demonstrating interest in Muay Thai as part of their DTV Power Soft application, which is aimed at receiving a visa for training in Thailand. They are uncertain whether this requirement is standard practice or if it's an unnecessary addition suggested by the agency. Community members clarify that while it's not strictly necessary, providing such photos can enhance the application. Many have shared experiences highlighting that documentation from a reputable Muay Thai gym can suffice, and simple home training photos may also be acceptable.

Kyle ***** · Answer

I did. I’m currently in Manila waiting for my application to be processed now. If they say it helps, just do it I guess.

Derry ********* · Answer

the jakarta embassy often asks for it but we have not had any other embassy ask yet. (Muay Thai Gym owner)

Ben ******** · Answer

Are you actually planning on learning Muay Thai in Thailand?

Yann ******** · Answer

At that point i would just snap some pics with a friend and pretend he's a teacher or flat out use AI. The whole point is that you learn MT in Thailand lol

Kris ********** · Answer

I'm from the US and for me I had to have a letter from the Muay Thai academy/camp stating I had signed up and that's where I'd be training. I have never been asked for photos. I will say I have heard horror stories about these "agencies" I filed and did everything myself. It was pretty simple.

Luit ***************** · Answer

It happens in more countries and it is just a way to distinguish if you apply for the visa because you want to do a Muay Thai training or the other way around and use the training to get a visa.

Brett ****** · Answer

Yes very common, book a 1 on 1 session with any Muay Thai gym and ask them to snap a few photos.

Greg ******** · Answer

Not strictly necessary, but it can only help the application, not harm it.

Andi *********** · Answer

Have you paid the agent already? If you mention you are taking lessons in MT then submitting such pics can help. Many applicants are approved with no real experience of MT and approved without uploading of such pics. A reputable gym will provide you with all the documentation needed for the DTV so you can DIY.

Is it necessary to submit photos of my interest in Muay Thai for the DTV Power Soft application?

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