Should I apply for a DTV under the workation category or Muay Thai training?

They have said in a video they’re going to check details later, which I don’t think anyone’s done yet. But say in 2 years you’re no longer training at that gym, I personally would be nervous going through immigration, whereas just hold onto your employment contract and I would forsee less problems, plus don’t have to pay for the school.

I chose workcation so that I don’t have to continuously prove I’m doing X activity as I should be working regardless of activity. It’s a lot less hassle to pull out my laptop and show my income, which validates my visa, than prove I’m doing whatever I applied for (Muay Thai or cooking or health or whatever).

It doesn’t seem to be any problem now, but I just figured it’s best for me to select the one that best fits me for the next 5 years than do 6 months of an activity and potentially have to prove that I’m continuing said activity on extensions and re-entries.

With workcation I expect easier questions and answers- “what are you doing in Thailand?” Me: “my girlfriend is Thai” (or “I love coffee shops and elephants and Thai food and riding bikes and hiking here”). I can pull out my IG as proof. But with Muay Thai or something they might get strict and verify. No problem if you intend to do it or whatever for 5 years but the only thing I’m likely to keep doing in 3-4 years is work haha. My hobbies and activities might change.

I’m asking myself the same question…. Why would they give a five year visa to someone not doing anything after 6. It really makes no sense tbh. What kinda things will spring up later as consequence?

Muay Thai is much easier to get approved.

If you choose muay thai the immigration officers may ask to see your switch kick randomly though.

I guess the main benefit of not doing the Muay Thai soft power option is you don’t have to pay for 6 months training upfront

Doesn't matter what you apply under. You will get a 5 year multiple entry visa either way and can do Muay Thai, remote work, cooking class and even see a dentist.

If rules were to change. You might have to continue proving your training. Workation might only ask for paystub or proof of payment into your account

My guess and only a guess

Workation is harder in the beginning but I am thinking they don’t need to see employment contract and company registration again. It’s the 2 weeks cooking or 2 doctors appointment might be questionable 🤨 but we will see now in 2025

It's not a question of which category to apply under. It is simply a matter of getting it as fast as you can. If you already have this new visa any changes made in the future won't apply to you as you're grandfathered in for the next five years. At that point any changes would affect you, but not before.