Hello,

I could really use some help on understanding the DTV visa as I’m currently confused on what is right and what is wrong.

I initially messaged a school and told them I wanted to learn Thai with the school. I said I wanted to apply for the education visa route.

A teacher at the school called me back shortly after I messaged the school and he told me that the DTV was a better visa to apply for. He explained the school would charge me 30,000 THB for the required documents plus charge me 25,000 THB for 6 months of the school.

I was not aware learning Thai could count for the DTV visa which is why I didn’t even bring it up. However, I am keenly aware that the DTV visa is absolutely better in every way and I would be over the moon if I could get it. I meet all the criteria for a DTV visa. I’m just not sure if learning Thai counts.

The teacher explained that if I am rejected for the DTV he will have me apply for the education visa instead.

AI initially told me learning Thai DOES apply under the soft power umbrella for the DTV visa but I asked it again today and it said it does not apply. Not sure what is accurate anymore.

Any advice would be super appreciated, thanks!