Please correct me if this is completely wrong or just a puerile question, but do I get it right that, no matter via which Embassy you apply, it's likely that DTVisa applications for Digital Nomads where the applicant is forcing to keep doing his/her remote job abroad are supposed to hand work contracts/arrangements, portfolios (or just one of the last three ones) AND documents that show monthly income (based on their profession) while DTV applications of people who are willing to participate in Thai Soft Powers (like cooking class or Muay Thai course) are "only" supposed to include a bank account that is well balanced (B 500,000, for the past three months at least) and the confirmation of that particular Thai soft power/cultural course?

Sometimes it seems unpredictable which argumentation is received well by the Thai embassies.

Is it counterproductive to include proof of a remote job arrangement of your company (thus, a monthly income) when you are determined to "only" participate in a Muay Thai course? Some Embassies can be very erratic when it comes to the constellation of your application's legend 🙄

Thanks so much for your attention!

Hey, i am from Germany, what is currently the best and fastest way to apply for DTV ?

Thank you

DTV approved: Hanoi

Soft Power Muay Thai

Nationality: Taiwan

Submitted: Feb. 22st

Pending approval: Feb. 24th

Application approved: Feb. 27th

Documents Submitted:

Proof of location:

1. Passport entry stamp

2. Hotel Hanoi booking receipts

3. Bording Pass BKK to Hanoi

4. 6 months of Bank statements (500k + saving, and stable monthly income)

5. Muay Thai class 9 months enrollment paper

6. Muay Thai school company registration paper (provided by school)

I re-enter BKK in Feb 28th. While Immigration officer in Suvanabui found i had work visa, tourist visa and ED visa previously, she took me to a separately room, and asked for details. I replied everything honestly and showed her the login page of Muay Thai class. About 10 min talk, she gave me the stamp

Hello everyone!

I hope you’re all doing well. My husband, my daughter, and I are planning to move to Thailand, and I’m currently applying for the DTV (Thai Soft Power) visa from France. I have a few questions about the process and would greatly appreciate your guidance:

1. For the Thai Boxing Club that I’m applying to as part of my DTV visa, should I pay the fees in advance, or is it enough to simply obtain an invitation letter from them at this stage?

2. Regarding the embassy fees, do I need to pay them once the visa is approved, or should I pay when submitting the application?

3. What is the minimum duration required for the activity? Is six months sufficient?

4. If I pay in advance and my visa application is denied, will the fees be refunded?

Also, if anyone has any general advice or recommendations for families moving to Thailand under the DTV visa, I’d love to hear them!

Thanks in advance for your help! ❤️

I have 2 questions in the bottom.

But for some explanation.

I am pending approval for the DTV

Requirements 1 to 4 I have.

I am only missing no 5

I have paid the fee and they wanted additional information regarding being a freelancer.

( I have been self-employed since I was young )

Most of my customers and wholesale is done online from Danish customers ( I been living in Bulgaria since 2020 )

I have provided additional documents showing statements of remote work.

( I hope that it will get approved ).

However IF the additional documents is not proof enough, maybe because my income from this source is diminishing.

My focus since I left Denmark, is more on my investments.

Sow if not approved I am ready to apply again an the use the Thai soft power approach.

Proof of confirmation to attempt the activity.

Under Eligible Foreingers is sad

2 participates in activities such as

- Thai cooking classes

- Muay Thai courses 

I called the embassy in Bucharest to ask about the 5b and what Thai cocking class school / classes will count towards no 5 b Thai soft power. ?

The only answer I got it was a question back, if I was a cook.

That confuse me !

Is this correct that if I want to apply via 5 b Thai soft power Thai cooking classes.

I shall be a Cook first ?

Next question will be if I choose to take Muay Thai courses

Do I have to be a karate black belt 

 hope somebody can clarify this for me or point me in a direction where it stayed it more clearly than in the picture below.

Thanks