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What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV soft power visa in Thailand?

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Aug 19, 2025

5 days ago

VZ ****

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Hello Group,

For some reason my earlier post about my getting my DTV soft power was rejected so i try again! :-D 

Just got my DTV soft power activities approved from the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta through a Thai culinairy training with House of Taste cooking in Bangkok. Highly recommended, applied for it on 6th of august and it was granted today!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user successfully received approval for a DTV soft power visa granted through a culinary training program in Bangkok. They recommend the House of Taste cooking school and shared the timeline of their application process, which took from August 6th to approval on the same date of posting. Commenters inquired about financial requirements and course duration, and offered advice on documenting the visa for travel.

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James ********

What is the length of the course of study you submitted for the cooking school?

6 or 12 months ?

What's your passport nation?

5 days ago

VZ ****

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@James *******

6 months, netherlands

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James ********

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James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

5 days ago

Kate ***********

Do you have

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0 in all three months?

5 days ago

VZ ****

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@Kate **********

yes that is a standard obligatory visa condition

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