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What are the best Muay Thai gyms in Bangkok for obtaining a DTV visa?

Nov 30, 2025
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Daniel *******
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Hello, I am exploring the idea of getting the DTV visa via Muay Thai training. Looking for gyms in Bangkok, since that is where I plan on living. Anyone have any experience that they can share pros and cons? Any recommendations on legit approved gyms that work with DTV visa applications?
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The post explores options for obtaining a DTV visa through Muay Thai training in Bangkok. Users share experiences and recommendations for gyms, particularly highlighting Tiger Eye as a top choice. Comments suggest visiting gyms for day passes to evaluate them and emphasize the importance of engaging with the gyms for necessary documentation for the visa application.
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Tiger Eye is probably the top choice in Bangkok.
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I have posted links to Muay Thai training gyms in Bangkok in THIS Post. Important to chat with them and follow their advice. They will provide the supporting documents important for you to submit to the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you apply for the DTV visa.

What is your passport nation?

Where will you be applying for the DTV visa?

In your home country or ???
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I hold 2 passports, but since most of my banking is in the US I will use my US passport. So I will be going through the Thai Consulate in Houston, TX.
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Look at the Thai Embassy or Consulate which serves Texas
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That is Washington DC Thai Embassy...

Look at their website for the listed requirements for the Thai Visa which you are applying for...

Note that in the USA, they will require proof of US 16,000 in a bank account in your name only...
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I wish you success in getting the DTV visa for Muay Thai training. Hope my reply has been helpful. Please let us know what happens when you have made your application. Good Luck 🍀
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Use the search 🔍 tool top of the forum page...

ENTER DTV Washington DC Muay Thai

CLICK on it and all posts about getting the DTV visa from the Washington DC Thai Embassy will Pop Up to read
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Source: Official Website of Thailand Electronic Visa
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Daniel *******
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Thank you, ya the money is not a problem, was also looking at going with the retirement visa but don't want to put $50k+ in a Thai bank.
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It's 800,000 Thai baht in a Thai bank account in your name only. Not $50k...

There are several options for retirement visas... IF you have income of US $80,000 or more annually... The New LTR Visa is a 10 year Visa 5+5 .. take a look at it if you meet the requirements.
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You use the Evisa online application system to submit your application
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@Daniel ******
there's NO Thai Consulate in Houston Texas anymore
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Tigereye has been very popular
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If your already in bangkok, go visit the gyms first and do a daypass to see what gym seems the best for you.

If you just want a list of all the gym that support, then google can easily give you
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Simply read the posts from others which have obtained the DTV visa via Muay Thai training on this forum. Use the search 🔍 tool top of the forum page...

ENTER DTV Muay Thai training Bangkok

CLICK on it and all posts about getting the DTV visa for Muay Thai training in Bangkok will Pop up to read the experiences of others.
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