Hi everyone,

I have a serious (but slightly funny) question. I’ve been following หมอลำ (Mor Lam) for quite some time and love going to concerts all over Isaan. I take lots of photos, enjoy the atmosphere, and over the years, I’ve even gotten to know some of the big troupe leaders personally. It’s really become a big part of my life here 🎤🎶

Lately, I’ve been wondering… would this kind of cultural involvement be enough for a DTV Visa? I mean, Mor Lam is a huge part of Thailand’s soft power, and I’m definitely committed and can proof it as well —I even thought about trying to sing and learn it myself (not saying it would sound good, but hey, I’d give it a shot!).

Or maybe I should go for the Muay Thai DTV instead? Some Mor Lam concerts do have fights on the side—planned or not—so maybe that counts as cross-training? 😆

Would love to hear your thoughts. Has anyone heard of a case like this before?

Thanks in advance! 😊