Hi guys, I know officially Language programs don't fall under DTV Soft Power category but does anyone know language schools in Bangkok that have "seminars" or "cultural programs" that qualify? Thanks a lot!

Planning to apply for DTV Soft Power (Cooking) towards the end of this month (September) in Vietnam. I have the seasoned funds but currently unemployed.

Which embassy is more friendly these days, Hanoi or HCMC? My plan was to stay in Danang & Hue which fall under HCMC but if Hanoi is better I don't mind going north.

And secondly, do I have to fly from Vietnam to Thailand to 'activate' it, or does it not matter? I need to be in Japan early November so I was planning to fly back to Bangkok from there.

Thank you 🙏🏼

Has anybody had any experience in Greece using the Athens consulate for DTV soft power please?

🚨UPDATE: APPROVED MAY 2nd 2025 - Thai Cooking Soft Power - Los Angeles Thai Consulate

Original Post:

LOS ANGELES THAI CONSULATE:

Applied March 6th. Submitted further documents March 25th. Have not heard back since. It is now April 14th 2025

I applied for the DTV Soft Power on May 6th with all required documents and triple checked all information was submitted correctly word for word.

13 days later (March 25th) I get an email asking to submit a bank statement requiring a MINIMUM of $17,000 USD, with my name clearly printed and it cannot be an investent profile. My name was CLEARLY PRINTED on my bank statement, it is a statement from a SAVINGS/ CHECKING ACCOUNT with my BANK which also has the banks name and address cleary printed on it. I submitted the statement with $15,300 USD AS THE E-VISA WEBSITE and every other resource available online stated the requirement was a minimim of $15,000. I could have submitted the statement with $17,000+ the first time if thats what made clear anywhere but it wasnt.

I resubmitted a new bank statement with $17,500 1 day of recieving that further documents requested email (March 27) and ever since status has been in "Processing Document Check (1) ". I underatand as of now it Songkran in Thailand, but that document was sumbitted way prior to the holiday.

I also submitted the documents for my finacé's DTV SoftPower on April 4th 2025 with all the same required documents except I made sure her bank statement has well over $17,000 USD. We applidd to the same consulate as me. Her status has been "Pending Payment" ever since. Its been 6 business days and no status change.

I'll continue my patience but wrote this out slight confusion & frustration.

WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE THAI CONSULATE LOS ANGELES

Is it safe to apply for DTV soft power muay thai from Vietnam? I am hearing that they are becoming very strict nowadays?

When submitting applications for DTV soft power in HCMC, has the embassy ever requested applicants to provide payslips and bank statements?

Hi All,

I have had my DTV soft power Muay Thai about 2 months,

Just wondering if any had experience moving Muay Thai gyms? Is this even possible?

If so would I need to collect all the same documents in case I am asked by immigration.

Thanks,

🙏

Just received DTV SOFT POWER in Manila.

Took 3 working days. Staff very helpful and polite. Cost: 18.000 PHP

In comment I added video in Polish language how to get it, my English friends ask me I will happy to answer all questions.

Are there any DTV Soft Power opportunities to learn Thai traditional music? I would love to learn the Khaen and Phin

Has any one had success with DTV soft power using House of Taste cooking school in Bangkok? They have offered 7 day, complete over 3 months for 10000 baht?