The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) matters because it formalizes "Thai soft power related activities" such as Muay Thai as a stated purpose of visit, and it creates a consistent documentation logic for applicants who want longer stays.

Many foreigners holding a DTV visa encounter difficulties when trying to open a bank account because almost every bank refuses to serve DTV visa holders. The primary concern is that bank accounts opened by foreigners could be used for illegal financial activities such as online gambling, romance scams, or money laundering.