What is the best reason to give when re-entering Thailand on a DTV after the soft power activity ends?

Settle it once and for all, Which is the safest answer to give?

Two options.

Option 1: Follow the NEW Thai Immigration rules set by DTV holders afraid to use their name: LIE about everything, AVOID at all cost to explain you work while having a DTV based on soft power or spouse/children.

it is LEGAL according anonymous dtv holders, it is LEGAL because dtv holders demand, BUT do not tell as the Thai Immigration does not agree with anonymous dtv holders rules and regulations. So lie and lie again to a Government, the best option to have a nice life.

Option 2: Tell the truth, you made your choice of visa, you made your choice of short term course, if questions are asked you tell them why you did as you did.

Benefit of the truth, you will remember next time what you have told.

Can you be denied entry, YES according section 12 , 2 or 3 or 9.

I will not react to the anonymous people claiming this letter is made by AI and the Thai Government does not have an Immigration Act,

If you want to ignore the Thai law, feel free to do and face the consequences.

I inform others, each and every one are free to read, follow or ignore.

There isn’t a “best script” that works every time. The safest answer is the truthful one that matches what you can explain if they ask follow‑ups.

If your soft power activity has already ended and you’re returning without a new course booked, then Option A (“I’m here for a holiday / to travel and spend time in Thailand, and I have sufficient funds”) is usually safer than saying you’ll “find another course,” because that can trigger “which course/where/when?” questions you can’t support yet.

If you have any remote income, perhaps it’s better option…

C. I plan to enroll in another vacation 😌

I would just say extended holiday, if that is what you do. Always be honest. You have already done the class which was a requirement to be granted the visa and you are allowed to enter and leave as pleased for the 5 year validity period for the visa. That is probably why it was created in the first place, to make people with money come spend them in Thailand.

The only correct answer is continuing the soft power your DTV was conditioned on.

You likely won’t get asked at all, but why breach conditions and risk it?

Do they ask why your entering? Can't you answer seeing a pal ? Visiting Issan to see their Muay Thai fighters, or learn North Thai cuisine.

Say the truth

Holiday, explain how your going to one place then meeting friends in another - then bike riding in chiang mai. Then back down south for the full moon party. Tell a story so fantastic that the IO gets lost in your English language and bids you on your way. You will sound like a tourist who has money to spend and that’s exactly the kind of tourist they like.

I don’t answer to Antonym people

This is the 10k IQ move: always have a relationship and be in touch with your soft power class. So you can get a “still in class/another class/renewal letter” much cheaper to free. This way you always have your tools “ready”

It always struck me a strange that you could get a 5-year tourist visa where you supposedly can stay 180 days because you once took a cooking course.... I mean even if you're learning to be a chef it's not like you're going to be taking courses every time you travel to the country...

Can you guarantee we all get the same IO and that said IO is never having a bad day?

In this position I would answer like this:

To practice Muay Thai (or whatever soft power activity you chose).

That may be enough.. if they probe further and enquire about the course, I would probably say when I arrive back this time, I will enrol again or find a new school or move to a new location and find an new school etc.

I wouldn’t mention a vacation as that could give them grounds to just stamp you in with the visa exemption..

Day drinking and fiddling with ladyboys is usually my go to answer