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What challenges have expats faced at Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration regarding the DTV Soft Power visa and Muay Thai classes?

DTV Soft Power Visa Immigration Experiences Suvarnabhumi Airport Muay Thai Classes Visa Compliance Travel Issues

Jun 20, 2025

2 days ago

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

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Has anyone had any issues coming through Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration ￼on a DTV Soft Power asking questions about recent Muay Thai recent classes and asking for proof ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Travelers have reported mixed experiences when entering Thailand on a DTV Soft Power visa, particularly related to proving participation in Muay Thai classes. Some have faced interrogation and rejection for not providing adequate proof, while others passed through without issue. Factors like previous experience in the activity, provision of enrollment letters, and even demonstrating skills were mentioned as influencing outcomes at immigration.

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16 hours ago

Keith *******

Just show your enrolment letter

21 hours ago

Lucas **********

Anonymous Answer......

a day ago

Jérém *********

A friend with DTV Cooking class was taken to a small room at the airport, near Immigration control. There were some cooking utensils, pans, woks, cutting boards, and various knives. He had to explain what each utensil was used for and which recipe it was intended for.

Luckily he had worked in his aunt’s restaurant 25 years ago so he was able to answer.

a day ago

Henrik *****

The Immigration officers are allowed to ask any questions they find relevant.

If nothing to hide no problem.

a day ago

Sara ********

Entered BKK with no issues whatsoever with my brand new DTV. Warm greeting and no questions asked.

a day ago

James *******

Sounds like you applied under soft power Muay Thai with no intention of doing it.

In that case yes I had heaps of problems at the border, and was turned away since I couldn’t provide evidence of the soft power I falsely listed on my application.

a day ago

Christopher ******

Were you fat?

a day ago

Yasmin ***********

im also scared for this :p

2 days ago

David ********

I take selfie photos every week I go to Muay Thai classes

2 days ago

Lewis *************

I had to fight the head of immigration in the ring to prove that I'm learning Muay thai. I won so they let me through but just bear this in mind.

2 days ago

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

@Lewis ************

if you win your opponent will lose face and you won’t be allowed in the country. You have to fight just enough to prove your skill but let your opponent win so he saves face 😉

2 days ago

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

Yes, they asked me to show the movement of my right leg kick to see if my hip turns enough

I got rejected.

2 days ago

Yasmin ***********

Anonieme deelnemer 233 please tell me this is a joke 🤣

2 days ago

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

@Yasmin **********

Nope it's not. I got asked to show the movement of my left leg kick...

a day ago

Mark ********

Anonymous participant 455 You're lucky. I got the DTV for cooking classes. Last time I entered I had to cook an entire banquet for the whole of the immigration staff on duty before they'd stamp me in!

a day ago

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Mark ********

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