@Henrik ****

Maybe I'll try Cambodia when I reached Thailand if I can't get it from Malaysia.

The embassy in Cambodia they've a LINE contact which I could inquire first before heading there.

But embassy in Malaysia doesn't have any reachable LINE and unresponsive to email.

@John *********

They didn't indicate what soft power they're referring to?

Eg. Muay Thai, Thai cuisine, music, medical treatment and....?

@John *********

Thanks John

@Stephen *******

All the best for you too.

It's good to secure one such long-term visa because Thai policy keeps changing in Thailand.

At least for the peace of mind in the 5 years, for those who love Thailand so much or having long-term education or planning to set up a second home there or having a new relationship.

@Stephen *******

Thank you Stephen

@Stephen *******

Though the course is conducted in the university, it does not qualify as a degree level course.

@Michael *******

I don't like to be bound by the long-term rental contract.

Currently I only booked a 3.5 month stay in a hotel in Thailand. To continue staying or not after 3.5 months, depends on the necessary at that time.

I might prefer to return home for a few months, then come back to Thailand again.

Reply to Maxi Casu

These requirements are requested by Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Thai Embassy when I'm trying to apply for the DTV.

Reply to Elías Molina & Toni Saari

A student visa can only allow for a 90 days stay for a single entry.

Extendable or not it's up to the immigration office.

What if the immigration refuses to extend for you and you're halfway done in the courses that you've paid will also be an issue.

If there's a need to extend every 90 days, it's a waste of money and time to go for a visa extension if you can get DTV for free of charge and hassle free(Singapore's citizens).

Reply to Justin Wilson

I'm a Singaporean. The Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore has not approved by the Thai authority to issue DTV for Singapore passport holders, that's why I've to apply it abroad at the nearest embassy/consular, which Malaysia.