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What are the entry requirements related to Muay Thai training for expats in Thailand?

Fascinatin**********
asked Jun 10, 2026
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So has anyone been asked questions on entry and their Muay Thai lessons have long finished?
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The discussion revolves around the entry questions faced by expats entering Thailand regarding their Muay Thai training. Participants share experiences and advice on DTV visa applications that include Muay Thai courses. Insights suggest that future inspections of gyms and stricter requirements for course acceptance may affect the visa process. The conversation contains various opinions on why rules are becoming stricter and mentions the community's concern regarding visa compliance related to Muay Thai training.
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Dave ********
Dave ********
I've been in and out multiple times now and never been asked anything.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Why you ask?

Did you choose soft power to stay nearly 6 years in Thailand working on-line but picked the purpose because others told you that working is allowed?

And now you worry as you find out it is not?

Apply for a new visa with the correct purpose and the problems are solved.
For **********
For **********
@Robert ******
dude ur not even Thai go suck your ladyboy off and relax man jesus
Robert *******
Robert *******
WOW, a nickname as Thai person who never used a visa to enter Thailand and obvious knows a lot about ladyboys.

What happened with the Thai hospitality?
Kurt *************
Kurt *************
@For *********
what robert is saying here is the reason why rules are getting more strict and for those of us that has applied for the right reasom beeing scrutinized
Kurt *************
Kurt *************
@For *********
no thats litterally what your doing.. what does ladyboy have to even be mentioned on this group? Hard for you to find something to talk down on?
For **********
For **********
@Kurt ************
that’s literally what he’s doing lol
Kurt *************
Kurt *************
@For *********
i am very awake. This isnt about money grab. If you cant handle what robert is saying then move on, next post. No need for using names or talking down someone else for their lifechoice
For **********
For **********
@Kurt ************
no that’s not why the reason is a money grab wake up
Chris *********
Chris *********
What?
Fascinatin**********
Fascinatin**********
OP
Some stories of outcomes would be nice
James ********
James ********
FascinatingShark6516 YEP 👍 AND...

Did you actually participate in the Muay Thai training at the gym which you signed up for and submitted with your DTV Visa Application?
Fascinatin**********
Fascinatin**********
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@James *******
for a while yes
James ********
James ********
FascinatingShark6516 and that's changing per reports of those who sponsor soft power activity courses.

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Muay Thai DTV Update

I’ve just had a meeting with the Sports Authority of Thailand / Board of Boxing Sport, and there are a few important updates I’d like to share regarding the DTV visa and Muay Thai courses.

They informed me that the DTV visa is here to stay, but the requirements for Muay Thai courses will become stricter.

Key points:

Six-month Muay Thai courses may soon no longer be accepted for DTV applications. In some cases, applicants may instead be issued an METV.

Gyms offering DTV courses are now being inspected to ensure they meet the correct standards for accepting foreign students.

New certificates will be issued to approved gyms, and in the future, embassies may request this certificate as part of the DTV application process.

This is a positive step for the industry and should help make the process clearer, more professional, and more reliable for genuine students.

Footnote:

I am not sure exactly how much control the Sports Authority / Board of Boxing Sport has over the final decisions made by individual embassies.

However, I personally consider this information reliable enough to act on.

Muay Thai Fever is now preparing for our gym inspection, and we have withdrawn our six-month DTV course.

We understand many customers are looking for the most affordable option, and that a nine-month course is more expensive.

However, we do not want to see people risk rejection by applying with a course that may no longer meet the expected requirements.
Fascinatin**********
Fascinatin**********
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@James *******
i just changed from doing 1 year extensions every year to DTV for less hassle , did do some Muay Thai to start with the stopped, theres no record kept of attendance anyway
James ********
James ********
FascinatingShark6516 sounds like you did not complete the course you signed up for....but...hopefully you completed the time that you enrolled for... Which was the reason your DTV Visa was granted by the Thai Embassy or Consulate.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
FascinatingShark6516 Your stories aren't nice. They're absolutely boring.
GiftedAp*********
GiftedAp*********
They have a punch bag in the interview room for demonstrations
James ********
James ********
YEP 👍 AND...

Did you actually participate in the Muay Thai training at the gym which you signed up for and submitted with your DTV Visa Application?

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