What are the differences between DTV Soft and Nomad visas in Thailand, and can I work online with DTV Soft?

There is a visa, that is is split in three different purpose of visit.

You want to work online for clients from another country?

That is called: Remote worker

And guess what , it is NOT learn how to fry an egg.

You did choose the wrong option, cancel the visa and apply again for the correct purpose.

With the soft version 50% of the people are bums.

Google excerpt :

Yes, you can generally remain in Thailand after stopping Soft Power DTV courses. While the visa requires proof of enrollment for application, current practice does not mandate continuous enrollment upon re-entry. You can stay for 180 days per entry, extendable for another 180 days.

Key Considerations for Stopping Courses:

Re-entry Freedom: Most DTV holders in Soft Power schemes (e.g., Muay Thai, cooking) report no issues re-entering without booking new courses immediately.

Rules & Risks: Though not currently enforced, immigration officers technically hold the authority to check if you are still conducting the activity.

Visa Validity: The visa is valid for 5 years and allows for multiple entries, letting you reset your 180-day stay by leaving and returning.

The difference is that one gives you explicit permission to work remotely from Thailand, the other does not

Depends on what you want to know, the official rules or just common practice.

Official rule is that your visit of stay must match your visa, no course anymore means the purpose of stay does not match anymore and you can be stopped.

Common practice is that on the border this is normally not checked.

Working online is officially not alllowed on DTV Softpower, there is nothing special on DTV softpower that makes it legal to work.

Common practice is that the prohibited work online normally is not enforced, but you can have bad luck when someone hates you and informs authorities.