For those who want to apply for a DTV visa, my friend applied through a Muay Thai gym in Chiang Mai, since you have to register for a course at a gym before applying. He then flew to another country to submit the DTV visa application at the Thai embassy, but it was rejected. This Muay Thai gym is popular in this group , which is why he trusted it. I called the owner in Chiang Mai to ask for a refund, and she asked where I was. When I told her I was in Bangkok, she said that since she’s in Chiang Mai and I’m in Bangkok, I can’t do anything to her. So be careful, you might be the next unlucky one. The gym even threatened me if I left any bad reviews on Google Maps. The gym has great reviews for visas and advertises a refund policy, but when he asked for a refund, they refused. And that’s the reason why they have good reviews, because of Thailand’s defamation laws.

For those who want to apply for a DTV visa, my friend applied through a Muay Thai gym in Chiang Mai, since you have to register for a course at a gym before applying. He then flew to another country to submit the DTV visa application at the Thai embassy, but it was rejected. This Muay Thai gym is popular, which is why he trusted it. I called the owner in Chiang Mai to ask for a refund, and she asked where I was. When I told her I was in Bangkok, she said that since she’s in Chiang Mai and I’m in Bangkok, I can’t do anything to her. So be careful, you might be the next unlucky one. The gym even threatened me if I left any bad reviews on Google Maps. The gym has great reviews for visas and advertises a refund policy, but when he asked for a refund, they refused. And that’s the reason why they have good reviews, because of Thailand’s defamation laws.

An update for those following the Bangkok Bank debacle.

Yesterday after 31 days of my account being frozen, I made my fourth trip back to the bank and they said they were unlocking the account and I then withdrew the funds and closed the account.

I asked the bank manager and the assistant manager why they had frozen my account. They responded, "we don't know". I asked them if they were personally okay with having their own banking account frozen for 30 days with no notice or explanation. They shrugged and avoided the question and moved on to the next customer.

My experience with Bangkok Bank has been nothing but miserable and alarming. Locking up a customers account and telling them they have 30 days advance notice but in fact had zero notice before locking the account then later providing no explanation why the account is locked breeds uncertainty, insecurity, massive inconvenience for daily living and distrust of the Thai banking system. This is a slap in the face to customers who depend on having access to the funds they entrust to the bank for safe keeping. Don't say you weren't warned about this unethical bank. I'll never go back again.

Dtv jakarta soft power Ok 🇲🇨

8 working days

More info asked after 7 working days

Very happy ..thank for the infos that other people give here

DTV from Hanoi- APPROVED

Type: Woration

Applied: 7 Sep

Approved: 15 Sep (before noon)

No extra documents were asked.

What I included in my file:

Travel section

Flight bookings (into Hanoi and onward to Thailand)

Stay confirmations for both Vietnam and Thailand

Entry stamp + boarding pass as supporting evidence

Financial section

Two accounts shown with records of 6 months. One was a hybrid savings/fixed type (no frequent transactions but full access to the funds) Another was a standard account with active transactions

Together, the amounts were above the requirement

I added clear notes on account type and highlighted the relevant amounts for clarity. Added conversions.

Work section

Brief professional profile/summary

Business registration certificate

Overview of business

Supporting proof like storefront previews, customer feedback, and examples of orders

Mentioned achievements to strengthen credibility.

Closing note that I would only be working remotely and not earning locally in Thailand and be a responsible and civil expat respecting locals and their culture.

Format

Prepared three main word documents separately so editing was easy. Added a clickable table of contents for quick navigation. Combined into one clean and organized pdf before submitting and no compression needed.

This group’s posts helped me prepare, so I wanted to share back. Thank you to all the kind souls here. Sabai sabai 🙏😊

It seems like so many people are having issues getting/ renewing their visas. I noticed many people are having problems with the banks too. This makes me weary about our upcoming move… any suggestions

Successfully done my *online* 90-day report after coming back to Thailand with my new DTV, 3 months ago.

It was approved just 2-3 hours after submitting it through their online platform: [members only]

I didn't have to go there in person, even though it was my first 90-day report after flying back to Thailand. Took me about 5 minutes.

I hope it works for others as well.

Hi there. I have a quick question for anyone who has applied for the DTV in the UK. Approximately how long did it take to get a decision? I appreciate that extra documentation may be requested. Thanks very much!

I need a visitor visa for my girlfriend. I will be there beginning of November for 6 months and want to bring her back to Canada at the end of April for 6 months. Is it possible? Is there someone who can help me with this?

Hi everyone, I’d like to share my DTV refusal experience and also ask for some advice.

I applied from Korea under the Soft Power (medical treatment) category on August 11 and got rejected on August 31. I was quite confident I would get it because I’ve been receiving treatment at Ram Hospital since April 2024, right after I was diagnosed. I’ve been going at least once a month, usually spending around 4,000 baht per visit. I also submitted a 5-month bank statement along with the additional requested documents. In addition, I have insurance that covers 100% of my treatment costs, and I’ve always been reimbursed without any issues.

Anyway, it’s okay. Maybe my condition wasn’t considered serious enough, or maybe the portfolio I submitted wasn’t strong enough. Or it could just be that the Korean embassy is stricter when reviewing applications.

The attached image shows the additional documents I was asked to provide. I hope this helps.

For my next attempt, I’m considering changing the category and applying through a Muay Thai course instead. I’m also thinking of going to Bali to submit my application, but I’m worried it might be too soon to reapply after a refusal.

Has anyone here tried applying a second time in Indonesia and successfully received a DTV visa, especially under a different category like Muay Thai? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experiences or tips.

Thanks in advance!