Everyone, I would like to use the Soft Power option to apply for a DTV.

For the Soft Power part, I’m considering enrolling in a language school and using it for the DTV application.

A student visa only allows a 90-day stay, and the schools usually require a certain number of class hours, which seems a bit troublesome, right?

If I want to find a Thai language school in Pattaya, is that possible?

Does anyone have any recommendations for schools with good reviews and a nice environment?

Thank you all very much for your help and suggestions.

Can I use a DTV if a am working in UAE FOR 6 to 8 weeks then plan to come to Thailand 6-8 weeks then back to UAE for 6 to 8 weeks then back to Thailand for 6 to 8 weeks then UAE for 6 to 8 weeks then Thailand for the rest of the year then repeat next year.

Not sure if remote worker means this or not

Can my girlfriend (not married) get a soft-power DTV if I have 500k THB on my bank account but not on her bank account?

Thank you for everyone sharing 🙏🙏

Arrived in Bangkok smoothly today.

Visa approved

· Thai Embassy in Ho Chi Minh

· 6 business days Processing

Soft Power Route with Cooking Class (6-month course) in Bangkok

Further information requested by the Embassy for your reference.

Good luck everybody. 🤗

Hi all!

I just received an update on my application asking me for further documents:

"Since application would get 5 years-visa, please provide the letter of explanation of your plan/ project for the next 5 years in Thailand"

I'm applying from Belgium under soft power (thai cuisine).

I already wrote a cover letter explaining my plans during the 12-month course (which was merged with my bank statements- maybe they haven't seen it?). I'm a professional chef wanting to master Thai cuisine, its cultural background etc.

Seems a bit too much to say I'm going to apply for four other 12-month cooking classes...

I was planning on saying I'd like to explore all regions and thus, need more than one year to learn all regional dishes... Which is true btw.

They don't seem to be asking how I'll sustain myself..

Any thoughts?

Thank you, this group has already been very helpful!!!

Heya everyone, I’m new to this awesome group and hoping to find some help in understanding visa options for Thailand. I’ve just read about the DTV bit still quite unclear as to how to get one. I’d appreciate any help with the below questions.

1. Is there a good how to guide anywhere?

2. I’d need to apply on a soft power basis, would enrollment in a Thai language school be sufficient.

3. Has anyone had any success with applying on the basis of going to Thailand to learn Thai?

4. If the soft power course ends after 6-12 months, does the visa remain active for 5 years?

5. How do I kick start the process and how long does it take?

I am a US citizen looking to apply for soft power Muay Thai. I have no Muay Thai experience but have already decided on a gym. I had my Visa rejected for workation in HCMC last month. I am planning on applying at the same embassy in November. I currently live in between countries in Asia so if anyone has a suggestion on a better embassy than HCMC it would be much appreciated.

DTV - Soft Power

I am unemployed and have just over 500k in my account. Another 400k invested. Will that be enough? Has anyone been accepted like this?

I get support from my family. Not regularly, though, so I don't want to give it as income.

Are there anyone who applied soft power but change to workation later on?

Hello everyone, when I applied for DTV using soft power, the embassy asked me to add this document. Where can I get it?

Other request documents:The Letter of Acceptance from Muay Thai course must be issued by Ministry of Sport Thailand (Essential)