What is the cheapest soft power course available in Thailand?

@Nick ***********

sounds very stupid, but everybody can make mistakes

@Luit ****************

what sounds stupid? Who has made a mistake?

@Nick ***********

it sounds stupid that an online language training with no need at all to be in Thailand can qualify for getting a visa. I think in that case they made a mistake with checking the application if the story is true and not fake news.

@Luit ****************

who knows? TIT!

@Stephen ***********

I tried that and wasted $650 in Canada

@Klee *************

good to know, thanks

@Stephen ***********

I am afraid that will not count as client. Be a remote worker for yourself sounds very tricky and is not really workcation.

But maybe you can get them tricked about it.

@Paul ********

Some people are pouring scorn on the idea that immigration might want to see proof of continued participation in soft power activities going forward for an extension or re-entry. They seem to forget they did this with the ED Visa. Some people asked about progression and attendance. Not saying this will happen 100% but immigration can and do make these rules. In the case of Remote Workers it is much easier to fulfill this requirement without rebooking courses etc if required.

@Greg *******

It's almost a certainty that ongoing courses will be required by immigration.

@Packard ******

I am not a betting man but I would put a 1000 Baht on this 🙂 It is the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) who came up with the DTV and are issuing it. The Royal Thai Immigration Police are the ones who are responsible for policing extensions and re-entry. What is in it for them without being too blatant :-)

@Greg *******

I have DTV as a freelancer, I'm 100% legit but I hate seeing people abuse the system. You qualify or you don't.

@Packard ******

this is my only concern. That the chancers (and those consulates who sign off so easily) will result in some 'distaste' of the DTV and ruin it for the rest of us. I'm really trying to not be concerned, but posts like this are frequent and disturbing!

@Gerry *******

I have talked to a few middle class professional Thais. Some I used to work with at a large Japanese global company. The other a consultant with a post-grad from overseas. They both had the same complaints. Why can foreigners come here and work so easily while it is almost impossible for them and it costs so much. The other was why no minim income requirement and taxation on that amount. If they pay tax then why not others living here. At least they have heard of the DTV. Most Thais have not.

@Greg *******

In the famous vid with the interview of an immigration official about the DTV. He said proof of activity/funds will be required for extensions. Agree it is likely to be extended to immigration checks at the airport.

@Andi **********

he didn't say they would required for re-entry though

@Andi **********

I did not catch that bit of the interview. I was multitasking while watching and failing as usual. Will give it another watch. Thanks.

@Packard ******

Yup - look at what happened with the abuse of the Volunteer Visa. "Big Joke" pretty much put an end to it. Now even legitimate charities and NGO's cannot get visas for their volunteers

@Krystian *****

spread the love to the smaller gyms

@Tom ********

smaller can't get visas

@Krystian *****

yes they can, I got approved from a small gym in Pattaya. Fight EVO360 must Thai Pattaya

There prices were discounted because I paid 6 months in advance versus month to month

Please send me 0b.