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What courses qualify for the Soft Power DTV Visa in Thailand, and can dental treatment suffice for eligibility?

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Oct 9, 2025

2 months ago

Grac*****

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✨ Question about the Soft Power DTV Visa (Thailand) ✨ — especially the courses that actually qualify.

I’ve seen that things like Muay Thai, Thai cooking, cultural training and even wellness or fitness courses are included, but I can’t seem to find an official list anywhere.

Also, I’m a bit confused about the medical route. I need some dental work done soon — but would that actually make me eligible for a 5-year DTV visa, even if the treatment only lasts around 6 weeks?

Ideally, I’d love to just do a yoga or fitness-related course, but I’m open to whatever works best for the visa requirements.

If anyone has gone through this process or knows a school / course that’s been accepted under the Soft Power DTV, please share! 🙏

Would really appreciate any tips, links, or firsthand experiences.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

This post discusses the Soft Power DTV Visa in Thailand, seeking clarity on eligible courses for the visa, such as Muay Thai and Thai cooking, and the confusion surrounding dental treatment qualifying for the visa. It highlights the need for longer courses (minimum of 6 months) for eligibility and notes firsthand experiences and recommendations, including schools for courses.

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2 months ago

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

Seminars work. Inexpensive and fun.

2 months ago

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

I doubt you'll obtain the 5-year DTV with a 6 weeks treatment, you most probably need something on the long term with proper planning issued by a renowned hospital/clinic.

2 months ago

Jazzie *****

The easiest route currently seems to be the Workcation. Do you remote remotely?

2 months ago

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

Medical sounds like a crapshoot. Maybe choose the Lao embassy and use the interview there to try to improve your chances of approval.

2 months ago

Nick ******

House of Taste Thai Cooking School (Bangkok).

2 months ago

John **********

Things are getting tighter so you really need to sign up for a course that's a minimum of 6 months, preferably a bit longer. 6 weeks of dental treatment can be done under a visa exempt entry, they're not going to give you a DTV based on that

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