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Is there a DTV visa available for practicing yoga in Thailand?

Apr 15, 2025
8 days ago
James *********
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I have a question: Is there a DTV for yoga! I want to work on my flexibility but at the same time learn yoga
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around whether one can obtain a DTV visa for practicing yoga in Thailand. Most comments clarify that yoga does not qualify for a DTV visa as it is not considered part of Thai culture. Some suggest that while yoga associated with education might allow for an educational visa, specifically finding a recognized studio could be challenging. There's a suggestion to instead pursue a Muay Thai DTV visa, which might allow for broader physical activity options, including yoga.
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Chris *********
They have seminars on Thai Yoga among other things all qualify for DTV, thaiculturalexchange.co.th
Geoff ********
Did some awesome strength and conditioning training in apollo phuket muai thai camp
Ciaran *********
If you’re looking and working on your flexibility might I suggest just a trip to Pattaya or Phuket walking streets
James *********
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@Ciaran ********
in Pattaya
James ********
No reported success in getting the DTV visa for Yoga.
James *********
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@James *******
thank you
James ********
Emily *******
Yoga associated with visa can be an educational visa only no dtv
James *********
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@Emily ******
thank you
Tim ***********
Basically you have to find a yoga studio that is willing to provide you with the DTV documents and it must also be recognized somewhere in any Thai yoga association and ideally it should be a yoga which is based on traditional Thai gymnastics and sport culture
Anonymous ******************
@Tim **********
Correct, but never heard of any though.
Tim ***********
I haven't seen anything like that either, but theoretically it should be possible under the "sports training" requirement. However, I would first email the relevant embassy to check if it's possible.
James *********
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@Tim **********
thank you
Anonymous ******************
Yoga isn't soft power unless sports activities.
James *********
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Anonymous participant 632 okay thank you
Roxana ******
No, yoga is not about thai culture...
Les ********
Yes soft power
Anonymous ******************
@Les *******
no it’s not!
Les ********
Anonymous participant 705

I did it!!!
James *********
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@Les *******
you have the information
Samuel ***************
You could get a
@Mu**
Thai DTV then do yoga.
James *********
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@Samuel **************
bet thank you so much
Muay *************
@James ********
actually try the wall studio in chiang mai .. they do muay thai and yoga
Anonymous ******************
The DTV Visa outlines what you're able to use it for. It says it specifically.
James *********
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Anonymous participant 239 i understand was just asking thanks for your rapid response
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@James ********
it's all good Man. I was told. . . Businesses that are savvy can write you a letter for whatever you need for approval. Yogo/ private Muay Thai session. As a rehabilitation type procedure making it medical. That's just what I heard.