Getting your Thailand e-Visa approval email and noticing it’s not the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) you applied for is stressful, but it’s fixable. The key is to act quickly, avoid using the “wrong” visa by accident, and keep your next steps evidence-based (what the system and the issuing post can actually do). Confirm what was…
For many expats, entering Thailand feels routine. You book a flight, land, get stamped, and move on. The recent viral clip of a tourist being refused entry at a Thai airport shows why this assumption can be risky. In that case, the traveler could not satisfy immigration requirements at the counter, and the situation escalated…
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has opened new opportunities for long-term stays in Thailand, especially for those involved in cultural activities such as Muay Thai. With a relatively straightforward application process, it’s quickly becoming one of the most accessible long-stay visa options in Southeast Asia. Please note: DTV applications must be submitted from outside Thailand.…
Thailand’s sun-soaked islands have long attracted digital nomads, long-stay tourists, and retirees who rely on the Thailand visa run to extend their stay. But as Phuket faces rising concerns about overstays and misuse of tourist visas, officials have announced tighter visa checks and stricter enforcement aimed at stopping visa-run exploitation. In this article, you’ll learn…
TL;DR The DTV Soft Power visa is a 5-year multi-entry option for cultural engagement in Thailand, such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses, or wellness programs. It was once flexible but is now harder to obtain due to stricter embassy rules and informal enforcement. Short courses fail: 1–3 months almost always rejected. 9–12 months is…
Muay Thai is more than a combat sport. It is the beating heart of Thai culture, a living tradition that continues to shape Thailand’s global identity. Few figures embody this heritage more than Petchnumnoi, a former fighter and now promoter, who has become one of the key custodians of Phuket’s Muay Thai scene. His journey…