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Should I select 'Employee' or 'Unemployed' when applying for a DTV Soft Power visa with low income?

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Employee/unemployed if the income is very low under 10k annual?

I’m preparing to apply for a DTV Soft Power visa through Kathmandu and would appreciate hearing from people who have been approved in a similar situation.

My situation:

* I have maintained more than the required 500,000 THB equivalent in my personal bank account since May 7.

* The funds originally came from my father.

* I receive a regular monthly payroll payment (around

19,000 THB equivalent) through my father’s company. (Which is very low as you can understand)

* I can provide employment letters and payroll records if necessary.

* I am applying under the Soft Power category.

In this situation, would it be better to:

A) Select “Unemployed” and simply show my savings as financial proof?

Or

Select “Employee” and provide employment documents showing that I work remotely for my father’s company and receive a regular monthly salary?

If choosing “Unemployed,” did anyone provide a sponsorship/support letter from parents, or was showing personal savings above the required amount sufficient?

I would especially appreciate responses from people who were approved through Kathmandu or who had a similar family-supported financial situation.

Thank you!
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The user is seeking advice on how to label their employment status while applying for a DTV Soft Power visa in Thailand, given a low annual income of around 19,000 THB from a family company. They want to know if it's better to select 'Unemployed' and rely on savings for financial proof, or 'Employee' and submit employment documents. They appreciate insights from others who have faced similar circumstances, especially those approved through Kathmandu.
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