@Joe *******

what you do in the comfort of your home is your business.

As long as you are NOT working for someone or earning money in Thailand.

@Carlos ********

the limit of 2 land entries has been lifted.

There is no limit now on any entry, until an IO decides there is....

@Ling ****

it doesn't matter if you actually do the selected courses.

Only that you are enrolled.

Once the visa is granted, it doesn't matter what you do.

It's embassy dependant.

Some say China wants a year locked away....

Unfortunately you have gotten either bad info or just didn't know.

BUT at this point you will have to leave and start again.

Other than that you may be able to pay an agent to fix it for you.

It will cost and then in subsequent years you will keep paying.

Best course of action is to start again and make sure you understand what is required.

@Bob ********

this not true.

You can use a joint account but must have double the required amounts.

Some offices will discourage this.

You can also use a term deposit account.

That is the initial cost to get going, there will also be monthly maintenance costs in around 5k or other costs not fully explained yet.

Get all the info and be cautious, if it doesn't work, it'll cost more and if it doesn't go through there won't be refunds.

Best of luck.

Employment in Thailand is strictly prohibited.

@Vinn ********

actually at this point this visa targets "soft" programs.

So it is not regulated at all.

Because this is aimed at leisure tourists and not education like an ED, there is no guidelines.

This may change and a registry of some sort may come in the future of approved programs.

But as of now it's a free for all.

As long they feel it looks like a legit school or training program it will likely be approved.

Depending on the embassy you want to apply at, a contract with a reputable Muay Thai Gym/School may be enough.

Embassy have their own qualifications and right now it is the easiest to get it will ever be.