If I was filing for a soft visa I surely wouldn't do it with a thai language class. Too easy for the immigration officer to start talking to you in Thailand and if he thinks you don't know 5 words a year later, that cancel stamp may come out.

I still don't see how they will keep a 5 year visa going for 2 or 3 doctors appointments. Makes no sense.

I could have saved you the effort. Get an agent

Anonymous participant Yes For almost 5 weeks

Anonymous participant NY waited until 48 hours before I left. You may want to call them and ask

What embassy did you file at?

Good luck. I would assume that if you don't provide the info requested and cancel your application, your application fee would not be returned.

As long as you apply outside the country and have material to support your appointment schedule I don't see any reason why they should not count.

Don't know what you are trying to do but a DTV is not a replacement for a work permit. You cannot work a thai based job on DTV.

I think it will be interesting to see what happens with the soft DTV over time. It makes no sense to me to give someone a 5 year visa for a few medical procedures of for doing some meal thai classes for a few months to a year. I can understand giving the remote worker approval for 5 years and even that I am surprised they don't require milestones to verify you still meet eligibility. Time will tell.

@Greg *******

Are you always so defensive in your replies? Maybe go have a beer and chill out..