I am looking for soft power options in Krabi/ao nang.

I was planning on doing Discover Thai Nature, like many have suggested and the information is very interesting to me. I thought it was virtual seminars and I now realize it's in person classes in Bangkok. I do not want to live in Bangkok. I also after further research learned that there are no fully virtual class options on DTV.

Basically just looking for soft power options in Krabi if anyone has any recommendations I would really appreciate it.

I searched the group and just found one person saying they are doing Muay Thai but didn't list the gym

Thank you so much for any help

Recommendations for thai language classes that offer DTV papers and quality language instruction?

The closing chapter on my Frozen account with Bangkok Bank. Yesterday I went back at the 11AM opening of my Bangkok Bank branch airport Central Chiang Mai and waited about 5 minutes before I was called on. The staff had more than doubled from 3 weeks ago. I had provided all of the documentation requested during my last visit including passport, year lease, bank book, and Thailand driver's license. I was promised that the head office would call me to let me know the status of my reopening which did not happen, so I came back in to find out what was going on. Interesting that the original copies of my reopening paperwork were in an easily accessible location, a nod to those who look at BB branches as individual franchises. It was a bit of a hostile atmosphere dominated by older farangs like myself, some yelling thinking that it would help the process. I chose the tact of quiet cooperation and after about 20 minutes multiple ladies had worked on the reopening which happened. No additional documentation, the dreaded certification of my passport by my embassy consulate was not asked for and I verified my account was open before I left. Done.

I’d like to do a course for my DTV in Samui. Can anyone recommend a nice/good course please?

I was thinking cooking or massage but open to options?

I’m very creative so would love something I can really learn and grow experience from!

Thanks.

DTV Approved

London embassy

Via Agent

Applied on the 4th June

Approved 12th

Soft power Muay Thai 6 months with Muay Thai Fever

I’m currently in Hanoi preparing to apply for the DTV visa, but after reading a lot of recent experiences, I’m starting to feel a bit unsure. Last year, I entered Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa and later enrolled in a six-month Thai language course. With the proper visa extensions, I was able to stay for a full year—all completely by the book. I’ve never done any border runs or overstayed. I even took a short solo trip to Hong Kong to visit art exhibitions with friends during that time.

I’m now applying for the DTV as a freelance graphic designer, and I have all the required documentation ready—proof of income, an extensive portfolio, and everything else listed in the guidelines. At first, I thought my clean history and the fact that I followed all the rules would work in my favor. But some of the posts I’ve come across suggest otherwise, and now I’m wondering: could studying Thai in Bangkok actually hurt my chances instead of helping them?

I have a question: Is there a DTV for yoga! I want to work on my flexibility but at the same time learn yoga

I know people talk about soft power for DTV visa and it has to be Thai culture activity. I’ve been a licensed massage therapist for 20 years. Why can’t Thai massage classes be considered a soft power? 

Hi I want to get a dtv visa, but can I get a visa with CrossFit, not Muay Thai?

Soft Power - I see many people in this group getting it for all sorts of 6 months courses. I don't get it.

If the DTV is a 6 months visa(+extensions) for each entry for 5(!) years, how would they give it to you if your course is only 6 months ? what happen when you extend after 6 months, or enter again 2 years later ? "Hey sir, your course is over long ago.."