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What are the best language schools in Chiang Mai for the DTV application considering the latest visa regulations?

DTV Visa Thai Language Schools ED Visa Soft Power Language and Culture Studies Chiang Mai Education

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Looking for decent language school recommendations in Chiang Mai for DTV application via soft power.

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The discussion centers around finding language schools in Chiang Mai that are suitable for the DTV visa application. Although language schools are no longer eligible for the DTV as of 2025, schools like TSL Chiang Mai offer a hybrid course combining language and culture, which could be beneficial for obtaining an ED visa. Several participants highlight TSL’s success rate and mention other schools like Cornerstone that have adapted their curriculums to meet the new requirements.

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Anıl **********

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I just got DTV yesterday with TSL language school.

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Paul *********

Paul *********

It may not be well known yet but certain schools have written a new curriculum that involves language and culture studies through the DTV soft power stream.

One school is Cornerstone.

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There may be others?

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Hayakawa ***********

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DTV have 200 plus successful records for Thai soft power culture class

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

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

TSL Chiang Mai does a hybrid culture/language DTV course. Full time Language via EDV.

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Jada **********

Jada **********

Language school is no longer allowed for the DTV. That ended in 2025. You can only get the ED Visa with language. You'd need to do Mai Thai or cooking as soft power. Or medical treatment.

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