Should I choose a Muay Thai course or a cooking class for my DTV application in Thailand?

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Sep 20, 2024

3 months ago

Dave ********

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Deciding whether to apply for DTV under Muay Thai or a cooking class. For Muay Thai I've been in contact with Tiger Eye gym in Bangkok and they seem responsible and professional. For cooking I'm looking at Bangkok Cooking Academy, also seems legit. I'm kind of leaning more towards cooking because it's something I've always wanted to learn but the courses are a month long. What happens once you've complete the month long course? Do you have to keep signing up for month long courses? With Muay Thai I've dabbled in it before and I wouldn't mind doing it 1-2 times a week long term.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the decision between applying for a DTV visa for a Muay Thai course at Tiger Eye Gym or a month-long cooking class at Bangkok Cooking Academy. The user is leaning towards cooking but questions the requirements after completing the course and long-term commitments. Comments from others provide insights on the legitimacy of the cooking academy, the possibility of obtaining a DTV visa through less frequent Muay Thai training, and advice to check for updates regarding visa regulations.

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Tim ********

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3 months ago

Kool *******

If you actually want to learn to cook, then the Kasetsart University food science program is one of the best, up to the PhD level.

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3 months ago

Katy *******

If you're worried about the legitimacy of the cooking school.... I visited there, and talked to the staff. They are legit. I signed up for a four week course with them and got my DTV approved in Vientiane, Laos.

3 months ago

Andi ***********

There is no official news yet about the need to continue courses. If you plan to extend your 6mths at an immigration office, very likely you have to show evidence of being on a course. There are posts of DTV success with Tiger Eye and Bangkok Cooking Academy. Check the threads.

3 months ago

Steve *********

Did the gym say you can get a DTV with a course that is just coming in once or twice a week? When I looked at MT visa-ready courses they were really full on, not just a drop in occasionally type of deal.

3 months ago

Dave ********

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I plan on going more than 1-2 times a week, but I'd also like to travel around Thailand a bit and check out different gyms.

3 months ago

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Dave ********

กิตติศักดิ์ **********

Mind saying what prices you've been quoted for each?

3 months ago

Dave ********

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@กิตติศักดิ์ *********

they both have various options.

3 months ago

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Dave ********

Jantakan **************

So how long for the course in Tiger eye gym ?

3 months ago

Dave ********

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@Jantakan *************

they have one month, 3 month and 6 month options. I'm planning on going for the 3 month one. It doesn't seem like embassies are asking for any more than that. Better safe than sorry.

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