Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj) — DTV Soft-Power Provider Review
Thai massage school in Chiang Mai, North, Thailand.
Website: https://www.oldmedicine.org
Historic Chiang Mai school often described as the original source of northern-style Thai massage.
Highlights
- Founded 1962
- Origin of northern-style Thai massage
At a glance
- Category: Thai massage school
- Location: Chiang Mai, North, Thailand
- Established: 1962
- Course duration: 1-4 weeks
How DTV applicants use Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj)
Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj) is used by DTV applicants enrolling in traditional Thai massage training. Schools that issue clear enrolment letters with course hours and curriculum tend to perform best at embassies.
What an embassy-ready letter from Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj) should include
- Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj) official letterhead, dated, with a working phone number and email.
- Full name exactly as it appears in the passport.
- Program name with a clear schedule (start, end, weekly hours).
- Total fee and proof the fee has been paid.
- Signature of a named representative — not just a generic stamp.
- Short description of the curriculum or training plan.
Even legitimate providers issue letters that miss one or two of these. That is the most common reason otherwise strong DTV files get an RFE or rejection.
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj) officially DTV-approved?
No provider in Thailand is officially "DTV-approved." There is no government list. Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj) is included because it is a well-known thai massage school commonly used by DTV applicants — embassies still review each file on its own merits.
Will an enrolment letter alone get me the DTV?
No. The enrolment letter is one piece. You still need ~500,000 THB equivalent in funds, a clean immigration history, and a coherent story for staying in Thailand.
Can I apply for the DTV from inside Thailand?
No. The DTV must be applied for at a Thai embassy or consulate outside Thailand — usually in your country of residence, or a third country where you can prove residency.
How do I know the enrolment letter from Old Medicine Hospital (Shivagakomarpaj) is strong enough?
Run it through the DTVCheck free document review. We compare letters against the patterns we see in approved and rejected DTV files and flag the exact lines an embassy officer is likely to question.
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