Soft Power HCMC update

I know a lot of people doing applying through HCMC for soft power visa have had some trouble, so I'll post my update.

After I submitted my initial application with all of my documents, I got a request for further documentation 2 days later. They were asking for proof of income.

I then submitted a letter explaining that my application was for soft power activities (muay thai training), and that I was unemployed. I confirmed that I will not be working in Thailand. I also included 6 months from statements from my brokerage account and my Neo bank account, to explain that this is where the recent lump sum of money into my bank account came from, and also this is where I would gather funds from to pay for any other large unexpected expenses.

I then got approval for my visa 2 days later, and now I have the 5 year DTV. The only thing is that they made a remark on the acceptance saying employment prohibited ; I'm not sure if it's normal or important, but I don't think it will matter anyways since I don't plan to be employed in Thailand

I work for American company in a different country. I asked my company to provide the company certificate for the DTV visa, but they sent me a certificate of the company that is located in Thailand. Is it enough for the visa or I should ask for the certificate in my country?

So DTV requires some form of working ? Which It sounds like ? How does the music festival option work ? I won’t be able to work at all 0% is elite visa the only visa for non working ? But semi long term stay aside from DTV

Hello all, a friend recommended I ask my Thailand visa-related questions here.

I've come to Thailand with an Italian passport 4 times now. This past time I have remained 1 month. I will soon go to Vietnam for a few days, and then return here for approximately 1 more month.

I take it I cannot keep doing this and was wondering if there is some 6 month visa I can get if I am not working in Thailand? Or any other suggestions of options that would allow me to stay for a longer period of time without having to keep doing visa runs (which I presume there's a limit to)?

Thanks in advance!!

Is it possible to buy a business in Chiang Mai and do you need a working visa to have one. Dont want to work in it just own it.

I wonder if it is possible to apply for a residence certificate at the immigration with METV. I don't work and just live here in rental condo. I don't have a valid driver's license elsewhere and I would like to apply one while being here. Thanks in advance 🙏