If you exited Thailand without a reentry stamp your Ed visa will be automatically canceled.

Also the embassy would not issue you a DTV while having a current active Ed Visa. You can't have two separate active visas on the same passport at the same time from what I understand.

@Eva *****************

I acquired DTV via soft power option. One month bank statement showing closing balance above 500k bhat was the only financial document required.

There is a lot more uncertainty/vagueness/inconsistency with required documents for digital nomads/remote workers/freelancers especially between embassies. It's understandable if the embassy declines otherwise if one is working on a prior education visa. Maybe someone else can advise you.

@Eva *****************

Jakarta. I wanted to do it in person to avoid any online complications/delay. If you want to do the same your options are Jakarta also (before they go online in 2 weeks) or else Taipei. All the other consulates have since gone online - I assume partly because of the demand for this visa.

Yes, of course. They are separate visas. I completed a one year Ed visa and was approved for DTV recently 🙏🏻

@Greg *******

the OP is asking for advice on the easiest approval method. Soft power applications such as with Muay Thai documents appear to be more straight forward and less likely to be asked for additional documents provided from a credible legitimate source. There are less variables open to interpretation.

Also there is nothing in the future to prevent using DTV for the workcation route or vice versa from what I understand once DTV is approved. This is another reason why this visa is a fantastic option for many.

Thanks, I received mine earlier this month but have friends applying there soon so will look out. 🙏🏻

@Andi **********

Jakarta moving to e-Visa on 22nd of this month? As in 4 days time?

Your Ed visa will be automatically cancelled when you exit Thailand unless you obtain a re-entry permit.

I previously asked similar, here:

Anonymous participant so you're applying via soft power - music festival or just asking online about this option, less than 24 hour before you apply 🤔?