Hello, dear friends.

Does it make sense to apply both muay thai and cooking class for DTV? Does it increase the chance of approval?

Thank you

Hello fellow nomads! 👋

I’d really appreciate some words of advice:)

First a little background info (feel free to skip😅):

I originally planned to move straight to Bangkok and apply for the DTV in Hanoi. But after arriving here about a month ago, I realized it might not be the best idea to commit to Bangkok without ever having been there. So I planned to spend 2–3 months in Bangkok first and then decide whether I prefer Bangkok or Vietnam.

However, I’ve now found out that my line of work (prop firm trading) is not allowed in Vietnam. So that leaves Thailand/Bangkok as the only option since I'm not interested in other countries at the moment.

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Current plan:

I'm flying to Da Nang on the 12th and I'm planning to stay there until the 15th of May (as of now). I'm planning to apply for the DTV via the Soft Power route. I’m not sure yet whether to choose Muay Thai or a cooking class, as I do genuinely intend to participate in the course (unlike some, from what I've read😅).

I also saw that it’s possible to apply for the DTV Soft Power route through a language (and culture study) course. I’d love to hear if anyone has experience with that, as I plan to start learning Thai ASAP. But if this has a higher rejection rate I would pass on it. So I would like to hear your thoughts on that.

Secondly, does Hanoi really have the lowest rejection rate (in Vietnam)? Or is this just fairy tales.. Asking because like I said I did initially plan to apply here, but now due to plans unexpectedly changing, I will apply in Da Nang as it is more convenient. However if it's true I will just go back to Hanoi, to apply here.

And lastly, I could see that a IO could imply that I'm "abusing" the DTV Visa since I've never been there yet (I'm saying this because I've seen rejection posts, while allegedly, every piece of documentation was provided correctly). So would it be better to visit, before applying?

I hope I didn't bore you with my extensive writing😅

Curious, looking at getting a DTV because I plan to retire in Thailand longterm but I wanted to take cooking and language classes anyway. Can you transition from a DTV to a O or OA down the road?

DTV collaborations

💫I was informed to apply for cooking classes by Tingly, However i contacted tingly many times and no answer🥲, any other cooking class host for DTV collaborations??? 🙏🙏🙏

DTV collaborations

I was informed to apply for cooking classes by Tingly, However i contacted tingly many times and no answer, any other cooking class host for DTV collaborations???

I Require DTV.

Hi all I have 6 weeks left before travelling, I am about to apply for a DTV but still don't have a soft power. I have tried messaging various Yoga classes but they have either shut down or can't help. What is the easiest soft power to obtain to help get a DTV. I appreciate any help guys. Thanks in advance.

Is there a list somewhere that shows cooking classes that qualify for the DTV? If not, does anyone have info for one in Hua Hin that works?

I am just looking into DTV visa for heading to Thailand in September.

My initial plan is sign up to a cooking course for 12 months (Infusion koh Samui).

I am a teacher though so longer term I will start teaching online.

Am I best to set up online teaching before I go? Has anyone changed their reason for DTV after 6/12 months?

Sorry if these questions seem obvious, I have been googling like mad but then found this page so thought someone might have actual experience!

I am a solo mother to triplet boys (age 4) and currently also teaching in London while raising them here. So my life is really full on at the moment (hence wanting a calmer life in Thailand!). This is why I would like to start by learning Thai cooking for us as a family and have a calm few months before getting back into teaching for income.

Thanks in advance:)

I want to thank Sky Thai Cooking for all their support throughout my DTV application process, which has now been approved! They were very professional and helpful at all times; I could always count on them!

If I’m going for the DTV by needing to do a Thai soft power activity, how often do I need to do it? I understand it needs to be a 6 month course but does it need to be everyday? Once a week, once every two weeks?

Looking at cooking classes and Muay Thai?