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What is the minimum duration for a soft power course in Thailand, and how does it affect my visa duration?
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Oct 28, 2025
6 months ago
John****
ORIGINAL POSTERHello people Im applying under soft power
How long a course should be whats the minimum duration? Like 6 months ?
So if i take a 1 year course will it help my visa for whole 5 years or just that first year only ?
Muay thai or cooking class which is affordable ?
Recommend a school if possible
Im on a budget !!
How long a course should be whats the minimum duration? Like 6 months ?
So if i take a 1 year course will it help my visa for whole 5 years or just that first year only ?
Muay thai or cooking class which is affordable ?
Recommend a school if possible
Im on a budget !!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The minimum course duration for a soft power visa in Thailand is typically 6 months, but enrolling in a course of at least 1 year is recommended to ensure support for the visa over the long term. Courses under this visa, such as Muay Thai or cooking classes, should ideally be pursued continuously for 5 years to maintain visa eligibility. Some recommended schools include Muay Thai Fever and Dowden Muay Thai, both offering courses around 15,000฿. Currently, it's suggested to take at least a 6-month course to avoid renewal complications in the future, since rules can change.
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Anonymous ******************
Enrol for the 1 year if possible. If you go 2-3 times a week, you'll use up the package quickly
John****
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 232 i heard 6 months is enough for the visa and then they let us in without next registration
Anonymous ******************
Johnny47 embassies are getting more strict. I've seen some people get denied a dtv and given a 6 month multiple entry tourist visa instead if their course is short. Hence if you can afford it, I would sign up for 12 months. Maybe search the group for which embassy you're applying at and read their success story for mt
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Alan *****
If you apply for the soft power. Do you have to attend, or just pay for the course 😉😉😉
Khun ******
Johnny47 No you don't, this guy asked the Embassy in Canberra that question.
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@Alan ****
attend the course of study in person. Period 🩸John****
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
once 6 months is over with muaythai , should i have enroll for next 6 months to keep the dtv visa ?James ********
Johnny47 At this time... not required unless you seek to obtain the 180 Day extension inside Thailand. Watch the forum for updates.
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Kurt *************
I would say no less then a year. But never know when they going to start restricting the rules like they just did with the ED visa demanding that you show that you actually are attending the whole 5 year when your actually in thailand. But for now 1 year is fine
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Signing for more than 6 months is definitely a good idea for the application. Now, regarding whether it will help your 5-year visa; it will, if you plan to sign contibuously for the next 5 years. However, it may not help if you’re expecting to avoid checks in the coming years with just a single 1-year subscription. For now, this isn’t being checked, but no one can guarantee that it will stay that way.
Muay ******************
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15,000 for 6 month course
John****
ORIGINAL POSTERMuay Thai Fever Gym im planning to live in Bangkok and this gym is in chiang mai so will they accept this for dtv ?
Muay ******************
Johnny47 location is not a problem for acceptance but if you want to train its better to choose a gym local to you
John****
ORIGINAL POSTERMuay Thai Fever Gym yes now sorta like chiangmai because of nature and i like this gym many people recommending and is there any website to rent a home for like 6 months or year apart from air bnb
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Anonymous ******************
If you are unsure sign up for 6 month Muay Thai class training one or two days a week and ur visa will remain good for the whole duration without having to renew classes as of now
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@Dowden ***********
have options around 15,000฿Reply to
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