DTV includes 'Soft Power' where it contains various eligible activities. Like I mentioned, the approval of the application does varies from each Embassy and I do not represent any authority to comment on that. Please check with your Embassy for more details 😉
DTV are mainly for digital nomads but not limited to 'soft power' category where various activities are included such muay Thai, medical purposes even cooking class.
Like you mentioned 6 months and it satisfied the eligible activities in that duration.
I totally agree, while the requirements are set but each Thai Embassy hold the final say in approving each application.
Retirement visa is totally different from DTV. While retirement visa primarily focus on Retirement where applicant should fulfill the age and financial as well as other requirements for their application. DTV are focus on Digital Nomads but not limited to "Soft Power" activities.
Nevertheless, consult your nearest Thai Embassy for accurate information 😉
First of all, the length of 1 month cooking class is not eligible for apply DTV. (correct me I am a wrong). May I ask if you have any prior experiences or qualifications? I can get you a proper cooking class from renowned culinary school to be eligible into your application. Drop me pm..