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Can DTV visa holders open a bank account in Phuket?

Aug 29, 2025
15 days ago
Adam ***************
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Anyone on DTV been able to open a bank account in Phuket?

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DTV visa holders are currently facing challenges in opening bank accounts in Phuket. Due to the classification of the DTV visa as a tourist visa, banks have become reluctant to provide account services for these individuals, citing stricter rules and regulations for account openings.
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JC *****
Not many are able to open bank accounts with DTV. As the BOT sees DTV are as tourist visa. So bank accounts are a little harder to open due to the more stricter rules of account opening.
Brandon ************
Not for many months. DTV holders are not eligible to open bank accounts as a DTV visa is a tourist class visa, and banks are no longer willing to open accounts for tourists.
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