Answereda year ago
Can a DTV holder obtain a Thai driver's license and why can't they open a bank account?
So a DTV holder cannot open a bank account. I tried all of them. Can I issue a Thai drivers license?
Answer summary
A holder of a DTV (Digital Tourist Visa) cannot open a bank account in Thailand, but it is possible to obtain a Thai driver's license if you provide a residence certificate and a health statement. The driver's license is issued by the Department of Land Transport (DLT), and there is no visa requirement for obtaining it. Additionally, since the DTV allows a stay of only 180 days, holding a Thai driver's license may not be necessary, as you can use your national license along with an International Driving Permit (IDP) for up to 12 months.
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Dirk **************
As the DTV only allows you to stay 180 days there is no need for a Thai DL. You can use your national license with an IDP for up to 12 months.
Garrett ***********
No visa requirement to get a drivers license
Paul ***********
You don’t need a bank account unless you live there. Get yourself a wise card and just use that to get cash from ATM’s or over the counter at a bank.
Hilik ********
OP@Paul **********
This will be THB250 commission every time I do an ATM withdrawal
Xu *****
@Hilik *******
You can try the true money app~Paul ***********
@Hilik *******
well, if that’s a problem, just take cash.
Braulio *********
@Hilik *******
a small amount for the connivence
Ingvar *******
@Hilik *******
use it to pay with and take bigger amount every time. Some ATM are ok with 30k.Hilik ********
OP@Ingvar ******
which bank ATM is the highest you know of?
Dennis ************
Bit strange you can't open a bankaccount but you should pay tax if you stay over 180 days
Michael ********
@Dennis ***********
yep and now they asking all content providers based in thailand to declare.
Roberto *********
@Dennis ***********
Not correct. Tax is not payable if the DTA excludes it. Plus tax offices can accept cash paymentsWillem ****
The DLT issues driving licenses.
Hilik ********
OP@Willem ***
So with DTV visa I can get a Thai driver license?Willem ****
Hilik Shivek
Read my text. You ask if you can issue. Maybe you used the wrong wording by mistake.
Issuing authority is the DLT. You don't issue anything. You apply for it.
Read my text. You ask if you can issue. Maybe you used the wrong wording by mistake.
Issuing authority is the DLT. You don't issue anything. You apply for it.
Jan ******************
Yes you’ll need a residence certificate and a health statement from a random doctor.
Hilik ********
OP@Jan *****************
How do I get a residence certificate? Is it enough to present my signed house lease contract?Jan ******************
@Hilik *******
Yes it should be enough if you also have a receipt of your TM.30 address registration at your immigration. The owner of house should register you on a TM.30 within 24 hours of your arrival.Jan ******************
@Hilik *******
If the landlord registered you electronically, you should get a receipt or screenshot of the registration. You could do it yourself at the immigration if you bring your lease contract and a copy of the landlords housebook and ID-card. It’s the landlords responsibility but your problem if it’s not done.Hilik ********
OP@Jan *****************
Can I get this TM30 from my landlord, or is this something I need to handle with immigration?Activity
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