DTV question (Hanoi vs Taipei vs KL) (Softpower vs Job contract)

I’m a contractor for a company and I have my own freelance business.

First question is which one of those 3 should I go apply next week?

Second question would be should I go through to Muay Thai school route or rely on my contractor job position? (Not sure if it matters, I’m a sales director as a contractor, not full time employee)

Any suggestions would be helpful, thank you

Hi everyone!

I have a company based in Hong Kong, and I’m planning to apply for the DTV visa. Should I apply using my business documents, or through the Muay Thai school with Compass? Do both options have the same chance of approval?

Thanks for your help!

Hello everyone! Quick question - I am going to do my soft power DTV with Muay Thai school based in Chiang Mai. Let's say in about a year I want to move to another city, what is the process in that case? I heard that as long as you continue the soft power activity it doesn't really matter where, is that true? Appreciate you, thanks!

Los Angeles Thai Consulate DTV soft power approved in less than 2 hours! Seriously could not believe how fast that was…after reading it had taken some 4 weeks or more! Now all set to go Sept 21! Thanks all for the helpful info!

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳DTV visa approved in 3 biz days for soft power Muay thai school in Bangkok. Applied online in Hanoi on 6/11/25; 10pmish. Received approval email 6/16/25 ; 4:22pm🎉🎉🎉🎉

*Thanks to some info from this page*

So please keep sharing your experiences it is helpful!

Update: DTV approved after 17 business days.

I wanted to share my experience so far with applying in Phnom Pehn for the DTV. I used Issa Compass out of Bangkok to help me.

Application Submitted: April 19

Application went to "Pending" Status: April 21

Application Type: Muay Thai - Cooking

As of this morning, my application is still pending. I haven't been asked to provide further documents. Today is the 14th business day since my application was accepted. I was hoping that I would have the DTV by now, but I wanted to share that it seems to be taking longer in Cambodia. Curious to see if anyone else is here and waiting like me?

Hey everyone, hope you are having a good day 😊

I'm going to Laos to apply for my DTV on may 15th.

I just received my letter for 1 yr Muay Thai school, there are around 12 pages in it.

Do I have to take a picture of every page then send them or is it just one particular page?

I have my 6 months UK bank statements

2 months bank statements from my Thai bank with more than 500k.

I have my condo lease contract for 1 yr.

Can the bank statements be printed a few days prior to applying or do they have to be current to the day you apply?

As far as I've read this seems to be everything required.

Sorry if I'm asking silly questions but it's better to ask than to get it wrong.

Hello! My Muay Thai school has said they are hearing reports of people on an education visa extension not being able to return to Thailand even after obtaining a re-entry permit.

I am looking to leave for a weekend (I wouldn’t miss any classes) and would obtain a reentry permit. Would be my first time doing it on this visa. Is there any issue?

Hi there!

I am doing an ED visa here in Thailand and I wish to stamp it in a Thai Embassa in a different country. I am asking for advice from people who have done this in:

* Bali, Indonesia

* Singapore

I would like to know how long it took and how much it cost. The paperwork will be done by my Muay Thai school. I've also emailed the embassy already however any advice is welcome!

Thank you!

Hello all, i would like to submit my application for dtv visa. I have found a muay thai school which provides paper but i have some doubts regarding the financial proof. Is it ok if my money are on saving account? And i would bring all my family with me: my wife and 2 children. Does it means on my bank account i should have 2 m bath?

Thanks