Hi everyone! I know these things aren’t set in stone and could change at any time depending on what Thailand decides with DTV rules or visa checks, but I wanted to ask a couple of questions based on how things stand right now. I’ve searched the group but couldn’t find solid answers.

1. If I applied under the “soft power” category, is it possible to later change the reason (for example, to “workcation”) if the rules get stricter? Maybe through a 180-day in-country extension or reapplication?

2. Is there any noticeable difference between applying under “workcation” vs. “soft power” once you get the visa? Like, is the reason actually written on the visa or listed anywhere officially?

3. If I apply with “workcation” and get denied, would I be able to re‑apply using “soft power” right away? If so, could I re-apply at the same embassy?

Thanks!

I'm planning to apply for my visa through Hanoi office in a couple weeks. Wondering if anyone was called in for an interview? I would like to leave the city if possible. I'll be applying under soft power- muay thai.

Has anyone applied using Parent's bank statements and letter of sponsorship for soft power DTV?

My visa was approved today.

I'll share the status of my application.

Nationality: Japan

Application location: Hanoi

Application type: Soft power (1 month Muay Thai school contract)

(※Tiger Eye Muay Thai and MMA [members only])

Balance certificate (period): 3 months

Balance certificate (amount): Over 1 million baht

Occupational status: Unemployed

June 6th: Applied at Hanoi International Airport [Status: Waiting for document confirmation]

June 9th: Checked and uploaded the request for additional documents (passport page with Vietnam entry stamp) [Status: Waiting for approval]

June 13th: Received email of DTV approval

Approved 4 business days after submitting additional documents.

Has anyone successfully applied for DTV through HCM? In the case I'm unemployed, is it sufficient to just have a letter explaining how I will be able to sustain my life in Thailand?

The approval of my DTV visa. I was never asked by Thai immigration to produce the DTV visa; they merely stamped my passport.

I paid less than 10,000 baht for the soft power (cooking class), but the price has already increased.

QUESTIONS RE AUSTRALIA & AGENT

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Hello! I’ve searched the group which is very helpful but I haven’t found an answer to these specifically.

I am wanting to apply at the Thai Embassy in Australia for a soft power DTV (currently in Thailand on Ed visa) so will go home to Australia when my Ed visa expires and apply so I can continue my Muay Thai training (DTV wasn’t a thing when I applied for my Ed)

1. Does anyone have any recommendations for an agent they used and were successful using for Australia specifically???

2. My partner is working here on a work visa and supporting me and our baby so I don’t have an income currently as I’m a stay at home mum. But I have the required $$$ in my bank. I am hoping an agent can assist with my documents to best explain this situation ect because I understand even with soft power they are now asking how you intend to support yourself. We are not married by paper but considered defacto under Australian law which the Thai embassy have already told me is not a problem when I emailed them as we share a bank account. Has anyone had any success in a similar situation in Australia?

3. Any other infomation those who were successful in Australia would like to share that I haven’t seen already in search function 🙂

I'm looking to see if anyone has a similar history to me and has any advice about getting a DTV.

I have been in Thailand since mid 2022 - I started on a 6 month METV, then went to an ED Visa for a year, followed by another ED Visa, the second of which was less educational than the first.

Has anyone with a similar history had issue getting a DTV and would you recommend using an agent? I've seen first hand the pull agents have with officials in country, but I am not sure about at embassies abroad. I'd be looking at the Soft Power route as unfortunately I'm not over 50 and my income comes from a vet pension.

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has been denied a DTV visa (workaction), and so then applied through the soft power route, and if you were successful? Or would being denied once through the workaction DTV route go against you applying for the soft power route?

I'm applying for the workaction DTV in the States NYC, already submitted the application, and was asked for additional documents, which I can provide, but at the end of the day, their requirements keep changing and it's out of my control whether they approve or deny.. I do have a remote full time job, but I planned on taking some cooking classes anyway just for pleasure, so wouldn't mind at all applying for the DTV with a cooking school, if the workaction DTV application were denied.. But I have family in Thailand so it would mean a whole lot if I could be approved for the DTV either route..

Any thoughts?

Thank you to everyone in advance for any input or experience you may have to share.. 🙏🏽

Hi there ,I would like to ask if I apply through soft power, the 500,000B need to be in my account at least three months?or different place they have different policies?