What cooking schools in Chiang Mai qualify for DTV as soft power programs?

I know this is an older thread, but since it still comes up for people searching for DTV cooking schools in Chiang Mai, I wanted to share a highly recommended alternative for those who want to avoid the typical "seminar-style" or crowded commercial courses. If you are looking for a program that is genuinely hands-on and immersive, you should definitely look into Cookventure Home Cooking Studio. They are a fully government-certified school for the DTV Visa (Soft Power category) offering 6 to 12-month programs, and they provide all the recognized paperwork needed for the embassy. However, what really sets them apart from the standard options mentioned above is the actual experience: - Real Farm-to-Table: You don't just stand at a prep station. The classes incorporate their family-owned organic farm where you harvest your own fresh ingredients. - Traditional Woodfire Cooking: They teach authentic Lanna and Thai culinary arts using traditional open wood fires, not just modern electric or gas stoves. - Boutique & Home-Style: It’s run by Chef Apple in a very warm, welcoming home-studio environment. It feels more like cooking with a local family rather than sitting in a rigid academic class. If your goal is to secure your 5-year visa while actually mastering authentic Thai food in a beautiful setting, Cookventure is definitely worth checking out!