Have been following posts in this group for some months. I have learned a lot from some good advice and shared experiences. As always a group is condescending or and hindsight advice commenters, but why should this group be different?

My question is, how many of you with DTV and Non O/A visa holders and have been staying long term coping with Thai language? I am asking because, I really struggle to even learn the basics. I know it is possible to get around anyway but I would like to be able to do some small talk with strangers without getting a major headache or looked at as a mentally challenged 😇🙏🏼 Would appreciate your thoughts and comments

I am studying Thai in a private school and have the Ed visa that needs to be extended every 90 days at immigration. Has anyone recently done the extension at immigration? Did the officer test you on your language skills? I am attending class and studying but worried as I am a slow learner.

I will be coming to Thailand on my 60 day visa free entry but I want to get a dtv visa and learn the Thai language is this possible and what would I need as requirements for it@

🙏🎉 DTV - London - Muay Thai (Soft Power) APPROVED 🙏🎉

Applied 31st December

More docs required Jan 13th

Approved Jan 22nd

What I initially provided and why I was asked for further docs ⬇️

- Official documents from Muay Thai Fever in Chiang Mai (Expertly put together by Derry and his team at Muay Thai Fever. Very professional, excellent coaches and more importantly great people! I recommend training at your choice of gym before applying if you're able to.)

- Cover letter explaining why I’m applying, my plans for the duration of the visa, my love for Thailand, how I plan to participate in Thai society respectfully and abide by all laws and immigration rules, how I will support myself and WON’T seek employment in Thailand.

- 3 months PDF bank statements with over 500k Baht.

- Scan of my passport, previous entry and exit stamps from Thailand to show that I comply with all immigration rules (especially stay duration).

- Scan of my international drivers license.

- Certificate from Preply showing my progress of learning the Thai language for 6+ months.

- Pictures of me training and fighting in both Thailand and the UK.

- Flight out confirmation and initial hotel booking in Thailand.

- Utility bill showing my current location.

I was asked for further docs as I initially showed a pdf of my flight booking from bookingdotcom (where I booked the flight) instead of the official airline website, so make sure you get it from the airline website. You can just type in your booking reference and download your e-ticket. The only other thing I needed to provide was a letter of consent to say that I will stay in the UK until my visa has been approved.

My application went pending approval and then approved in the same afternoon. 🙏

If applying from London, give yourself at least 4 weeks before your flight to save any headaches.

Thank you to all who help in this group and good luck 🙏

Hi all…

I was just wondering if anyone knows…

If the DTV visa… under the soft powers ( I think that’s what it’s called ?) … includes studying Thai language ? Or not

I know the ED Visa is for studying Thai but wasn’t sure if the DTV is also ?

And does anyone also know if on the ED visa … wondering if it’s always in person Classes ? Or hypothetically if you wanted to be situated more rural participating in a not for profit volunteer program .. and you want to study Thai at night online will that be acceptable on ED visa .. or if it has to be in person classes.

Just curious if anyone has an personal experience with this before I then potentially try to ask a visa agent etc

Thanks 🙏🏻

Hi everyone

Could you please let me know,

For those who’ve studied Thai—how long did it take you to reach a conversational level? I know everyone learns differently, but with studying 3 times a week 2 hours, is it realistic to expect basic conversation skills?

Also if you guys have any recommendations good reputation thai language school in aonag or hua hin that offers visa ED . I'm serious about learning thai but I also want to have the proper documentation .

Thank you 🙏

DTV Approved in Vientiane, Laos with Soft Power route - Thai language and culture learning

Process: 3 business days

-8th April: Arrived in Vientiane on the morning and submitted the applications at 10am, rushed to the embassy to pay visa fee around 11am. Status: Pending Documents check

-9th April: Application status changed to Pending Approval at 2pm, received email at 5:50pm for interview on the morning of 10th April.

-10 April: Went to the interview at 10:40am, and got Approval 10mins after interview.

Smooth and no additional documents required, appreciate group for providing information 🙏

HCMC DTV APPROVED, Thai Language Learning

Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Timeline: (6 business days, based on dates and not hours)

* Friday, 3/21 at 12:42pm: Submitted application and received e-receipt email

* Monday, 3/24 at 10:15am: Received email for further documents (re-submitted at 11:30am)

* Monday 3/24 in the afternoon status went to Pending approval

* Monday, 3/31 at 4:35pm: APPROVED

Initial documents submitted:

* Passport Bio Page

* Entry Stamp for Vietnam (as proof of location)

* Language school documents (it was 60 pages long and in Thai so I’m not sure exactly what the documents says)

* Bought a plane ticket from Onward (HCMC - BKK)

* Bank Statement 500,000 BAHT

* VISA PHOTO 4x6

Received Email Requesting more documents:

* Financial evidence: amount of no less than 500,000 THB, e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter : A deposit account shows the transactions last 6 months and the account balance or a combination of a deposit/saving account totaling not less than 500,000baht. Stock/Crypto/Bitcoin/Investment/Business/PayPal account and sponsor are not accepted.

* Document indicating current location: Please provide passport full book including empty pages.

* Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center: Please take a photo (not a scan) of the student confirmation letter and payment invoice, both with a wet signature and company stamp.

* Other request documents: Please prove your monthly income. In case you are unemployed, please explain how you will sustain your life in Thailand.

Side notes:

* Just scan and submit the entire passport to avoid requesting further documents

* I did email the consulate: [consular.hom@mfa.go.th](mailto:consular.hom@mfa.go.th)

* Previously I’ve been nervous I would get rejected because I haven’t seen a “not anonymous person” post about getting their DTV through Learning Language” but I am proof that yes it can be done

Hi I am 45 and just recently retired. I want to live in Thailand full time. Are my options for a visa to stay long term just an education visa where I learn Thai for a year?

Will I be able to renew this each year until I am 50?

Thanks

Many people recommend the online language course called "Learn Thai from a White Guy" by Brett Whiteside.

I want to buy that onlline course, but I'd be curious to learn if anyone would recommend something to supplement it, so that I might be able to go back and forth between two. Another online course or app or YouTube channel, etc.