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Can you get a DTV visa by enrolling in a Thai cooking course?

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Mar 1, 2025

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Has anyone signed up to learn Thai food to get a DTV visa? Seems like a lot of Thai agents use this to help with visa applications

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This discussion revolves around the viability of enrolling in Thai cooking courses as a means to obtain a DTV visa. Several users share their experiences, emphasizing that applying directly to the school is preferable to going through agents, who often charge additional fees. Recommendations for specific cooking schools in Chiang Mai and Bangkok are also provided, along with advice on ensuring compliance with immigration checks after course completion.

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Panphailin *********

If you have plan to live in Chiang Mai, my school can arrange the cooking class (DTV Eligible) for you.

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David ***********

I didn’t use an agent. Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy was seamless for me. 100% recommended.

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Kevin ********

It’s all good until the course has finished and you get checked by immigration to prove course on reentry. It will happen in the future.

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James ********

no proof that is happening now.

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Greg ********

Or you arectied to the agent for paperwork for 5 years at whatever prices they think they can get out of you. Just waiting for those that paid 100k each and never went near a school or course. Foreign agents who can just disappear

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Hari *******

You have a school name you can help with and how much did you pay for the school? Thanks for sharing.

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Debe ********

I did, i actually start ny course tomorrow. You DO NOT need an agent, apply directly with the school via their website. All the email communications are very clear.

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Atheana ********

what school did you go through?

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Debe ********

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Bangkok Thai cooking academy

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Ray **********

thank you for sharing this 👍

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Chow ******

what was the terms, price , and conditions of attendance if you live outside Bangkok

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Debe ********

price when I signed up in January was 1175usd, for the 2 week program. The price is now listed at 1375usd. You need to attend the classes in person- 9am - 2pm

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Ray **********

does this seem high $ to you?

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Debe ********

no, its 2 weeks for a 5 year visa, much more affordable than other options that I've researched

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Ray **********

thanks. One class in 5 years seems too good to be true but hope it is. Appreciate your response.

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Greg ********

They do and then massively mark up prices to get you the DTV. Go direct to the school, get the papers and do it yourself. It is not hard and the school and people in this group will help guide you.

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Rob *******

I dont understand why anybody would go through an agent to get a DTV

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Anonymous *************

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Because many people are freelance workers and don't have proof of a running paycheck

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Chris *********

Anonymous participant doesn't make sense. Even freelancers have tax returns..

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