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What should I do if I've been misled about the cost of my Muay Thai lessons and visa in Thailand?

Muay Thai Gym Visa Issues Thailand Visa Expats in Thailand Scams in Thailand DTV Visa Language Barrier

Feb 17, 2025

21 days ago

Erin ******

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Attention Attention! Please let this incident be an example to everyone, do good research.

I came to Phuket Muay Thai course with Soft Power DTV. I paid 24000 baht for 6 months, 1 lesson per week. But the gym says that the money I paid is for the visa and does not include the lessons. I have all the documents and invoice. Right now, I want to overcome the language barrier and solve this in a good way. But what should I do if I can't solve it? Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shared their experience with a Muay Thai gym in Phuket, where they paid 24,000 baht for a 6-month course, only to be told that this payment was for the visa and not for the classes. The user is seeking advice on how to resolve this issue, especially considering a language barrier. Community comments highlight concerns about potential scams in the gym industry, suggest contacting authorities, and stress the importance of clear documentation regarding the services paid for.

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Derry *********

My gym Muay Thai Fever 100% includes the training and classes when you get the visa

We have many DTV students in each class and they are very welcome

20 days ago

Tony *************

Sorry to hear about this. You should probably specify that it was ‘a’ muay thai gym in Phuket , because Phuket Muay Thai is the name of a reputable gym down there that is foreign owned and has successfully converted many DTV visas. Good luck

20 days ago

Marco ***********

Not surprised language school and gyms scam with DTV. People look for an easy way to stay longterm and they look for money to scam.

20 days ago

Sean *********

Update your post and name the gym please...

20 days ago

Henrik *****

Be aware, that now you could also be liable, to be charged for putting a Thai compagny in discredit in public.

20 days ago

Erin ******

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@Henrik ****

I haven't announced any name yet. But yes you are right thanks.

20 days ago

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Erin ******

Lee ***********

Tell them your reporting them to the Police and Immigration since they won't honour what they sold you to obtain the Visa, so they are in essence also scamming the Royal Embassy as well