DTV Thai Soft Power

Requirements

• Aged 20 or above, with a clean Thai immigration record
• Bank statements for the last 3 months demonstrating a balance of at least THB 500,000 or the equivalent in another currency
• Enrolment in an approved programme, generally running 6 months or longer
• A letter of acceptance from the training institute or gym
• Proof that you are a national or legal resident of the country where the application is submitted, in a form accepted by that Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate
• A recent Certificate of Criminal Record Clearance (police clearance certificate) from your country of nationality or the country where you apply — each embassy or consulate sets how recently it must be issued
• Application submitted from outside Thailand, through the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in a country where you are a national or a legal resident — accepted evidence varies by mission, so confirm its requirements before applying

Cryptocurrency holdings and investment-account statements are not accepted as proof of funds.

Benefits

• Stay up to 180 days per entry, extendable once, across 5 years
• Multiple entry, no re-entry permit required
• Spouse and children under 20 may join as dependants once you hold the visa
• An accessible way to experience living in Thailand before committing to a longer-term visa

Who is this for?

Applicants who want to spend an extended period in Thailand through genuine enrolment in an approved Thai cultural or wellness programme — whether that’s a Thai cooking course in Bangkok or Phuket, or Muay Thai and MMA training in Bangkok or Phuket. Make Living Easy helps you find the right fit before you commit.

Common applicant profiles

• • Someone enrolling in a structured Thai cooking programme
• • A Muay Thai student training at a registered gym for six months or longer
• • Someone pursuing an approved course of medical treatment in Thailand
• • Someone weighing this against a Retirement Visa or Thailand Privilege for a lower-commitment first step

Application overview

We start by helping you select and enrol in a suitable programme — a Thai cooking course or a Muay Thai/MMA programme — and gathering your letter of acceptance and supporting documentation, including proof of nationality or residence and a Certificate of Criminal Record Clearance. Once your enrolment and funds are in order, we prepare your DTV application for submission from outside Thailand, confirming the requirements of the relevant Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate first.