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Should I apply to a cooking school in Chiang Mai instead of a language school for my DTV soft power visa application?

DTV Visa Thai Cooking Classes Chiang Mai Language School Soft Power Visa Application Process Cooking School Recommendations

Apr 30, 2026

20 hours ago

Sean *******

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Chiang Mai - Softpower DTV

Applied DTV soft power via a language school in Chiang Mai (cultural).

Looks like it might get rejected.. received a reply from London embassy as follows:

"Thai Language or Culture learning class is not included in DTV soft power . Kindly ask school to provide the License for Establishing a Non-Formal Private School permitted Thai cooking class issued by Provincial Education Office, relevant Thai Authority"

I don't actually mind doing a cooking course. Should I apply to a cooking school under same application? Thinking otherwise will lose my application fee.

Any recommendations for cooking school or other suggestions in CM area?

Ta

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is experiencing difficulties with their DTV soft power application for a Thai language school in Chiang Mai, which the embassy has indicated is not accepted. They are considering switching to a cooking school to fulfill the visa requirements and seek recommendations for reputable cooking schools in the area.

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Trustworth***********

Is that TSL culture class? I got approved by that class in other different embassy. Many applicants here too.

6 hours ago

John **********

It's not the first time I've seen issues with that particular offering

15 hours ago

Nancy ************

@Siam *****************************************

offer DTV Thai Cooking class .please asking if you want more information 🙏

16 hours ago

Muay *********************

I think the embassy are giving you the chance to choose another soft power course so thats not bad really. If you fancy cooking find a cooking school with experience providing documents for dtv application. Good luck

17 hours ago

Greg ********

Was that the TLS Course? Language courses alone have never been accepted for DTV. Anyway, this school has seen successful applications since the start of the DTV.

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