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What can I expect when entering Thailand on a DTV visa for cooking classes?

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Apr 12, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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I entered for the first time on my dtv soft power, cooking classes. I was questioned but it was pretty reasonable and was not asked to show any documents. 

She asked if I was a chef, I said no and just that I love thai food. 

I do wonder if it'll be like this every time I come back in. 

I actually do love to cook and I am prepared to keep taking these throughout!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses a user's experience entering Thailand under a DTV visa for cooking classes, mentioning reasonable questioning by immigration without the need for document evidence. They wonder if the process will be similar on future visits. Commenters offer advice, predicting possible future scrutiny and suggest documenting participation in classes, along with humorous takes on immigration expectations.

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Brian ****

Be prepared to answer the immigration officer on how to make Pad Thai.😂

a year ago

Christopher *********

Does your DTV say cooking classes on it? My DTV visa doesn't say what type it is.

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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@Christopher ********

no, it doesn't say

a year ago

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Anonymous *************

Rod *******

Make pictures of your classes every time you go

a year ago

Al**

@Rod ******

That's a good idea I'd take pictures too with my classmates as well

a year ago

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Al**

Anonymous ******************

On your 2nd year of entry, IO will take you aside and ask you to cook some thai food and they will determine if you can enter if the food is good or not 😜

a year ago

Liam *******

Which cooking course did you do? I need to learn how to cook thai food

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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@Liam ******

house of taste

It's a fun class!

a year ago

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Anonymous ******************

Just make sure you actually attend the classes. There’s a chance immigration may start asking for proof of attendance in the future, so just keep that in mind.

a year ago

John *******

Anonymous participant 743 can you take 2 like cooking & thai boxing ???

a year ago

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John *******

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