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Mar 14, 2026
2 months ago
If I return to Thailand with DTV but get denied cos my soft power course finished…

I can still get the Visa exemption and stay for 60 days, right? (I’m from the UK)
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Mar 7, 2026
2 months ago
Jonny **********
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Does Hanoi ever give multi-entry tourist visa instead of DTV if booking a 6 month soft power course (since it's seen that DTV isn't needed)? I read a couple of reports of this but not for Hanoi
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Feb 9, 2026
3 months ago
Chrissy *******
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Hi everyone 😊

I’m currently in Hua Hin and I’m looking for a cooking school that can be used for the DTV visa (Soft Power / cooking course).

Has anyone successfully found a cooking school in Hua Hin that provides the right documents for the DTV visa?

If yes, I would really appreciate any recommendations (name, contact, price, duration, etc.).

Thank you so much in advance 🙏✨
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Jan 16, 2026
3 months ago
Sinea *****
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Hello everyone,

I have a quick question regarding the DTV Visa based on the Soft Power option.

For a married couple, is it sufficient if only one person completes the Soft Power course, or do both spouses need to take the course?

Are there any married couples here who can share their experience on whether it worked with just one course, or if both were required?

Thank you very much 🙏
2 comments
Nov 12, 2025
6 months ago
Have any one applied for DTV visa , Soft Power (course's cooking,Myung thai etc) From INDIA. On Freelance working status.
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Nov 12, 2025
6 months ago
Soft power. Unemployed. 6 months. Documents are valid. Requirements are met. Attended a 1 hour interview. Embassy in Vienna.

I saw someone post about wanting to be based in Thailand for 2-3 years and asking about the process. I thought the DTV isn't meant for long-term stays, but at my interview the embassy questioned every small detail of my application, and did so several times. I stated that after finishing the soft power course, I would return to my country, look for a remote job, and maybe come back later to enroll and finish the other 6 months of the 12 month course.

In the end, they mentioned they would be asking for more documents to send to Thailand for review. One of these is a motivation letter. Now I am worried that what I already explained might make them think I want to overstay. I’m a bit confused is an understatement. How should I write a motivational letter?
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Nov 4, 2025
6 months ago
Kelly **********
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I'm trying to get to Thailand on the DTV but I'm having issues finding somewhere reputable for me to take a soft power course. Any help?
2 comments
Sep 30, 2025
7 months ago
To those on a DTV visa doing a soft power course: is there a chance they won’t let you use your DTV to get back into Thailand once your course has finished? (My cooking course is only 6 months long). Thanks 🙏
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Jul 29, 2025
9 months ago
Blaine ********
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Hi

Bringing 79 yo mum.

Hi we all have Dtv ‘s and land in Chiang Mai next week.

In November I’m returning to Australia to pick up mum to live with us.

Any recommendations on Soft Power Course for 79yo. Mum uses electric wheelchair most of the time so Muay Thai might be out…😊
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Jul 12, 2025
10 months ago
I got my dtv soft power a couple months ago, I’m planning a short trip out the country and I was wondering if I’ll be able to get in no problem.

Along with this I was wondering what I need to do after the first 6 months are over( my trip would be before the 6 months ). I could be wrong but do I need updated documents once the initial 180 days are over and I fly out and back into Thailand
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