Can I deposit a cashier's check or money order into a Thai bank account for visa requirements?

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Good day, all. I am busy getting things ready for my move to HH in August. I'm comfortable with where I am at with the entire process at the moment and would like to thank all of you who have provided solid information in previous posts. My question relates to establishing a Thai bank account. Seems like all I've read is so far deals with electronic transfers of the required 800K Baht. I'm good with that but am curious if anyone has deposited a cashier's check (or a bank provided check) or a money order without any difficulties. Do Thai banks recognize these options?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post asks whether Thai banks accept cashier's checks or money orders for establishing a bank account necessary for visa requirements. Responses indicate that foreign checks and money orders may not be recognized by Thai banks, which typically require verified bank transfers. Recommendations emphasize opening a Thai bank account after obtaining a Non-O visa and transferring the required 800,000 Baht through international money transfer services.

Steven *************** · Answer

Unless you are in a large city like Bangkok small local banks do not understand a check that is in US dollars or UK pounds or Euros etc. They only understand Thai baht and will not do conversion or accept it. Highly recommend after you get your 90 day Non-O visa and arrive in Thailand you go to Thai bank and open 2 accounts then transfer the 800K thb you'll need for your 12 month extension of stay into one and leave it there, put monthly spending money into the second account. It is best to keep the bulk of your money in home Country bank and do international transfers to your spending account as you need. Also highly recommend Kasikorn bank. Definitely do not use Bangkok bank they are not falang friendly.

Don ******** · Answer

Thai Banks are expensive and hang on to incoming bank transfers  for a longer time than necessary.

Greg *********** · Answer

You must be able to handle online banking with your U.S. Bank while you are abroad. Then as soon as you have opened your Thai bank account, you have TWO options to transfer the required minimum of 800,000 THB into it:  EITHER a direct SWIFT money transfer from account to account, OR you use WISE or REMITTLY or REVOLUT or Western Union, for a money transfer through either provider. Usually the transfer has to pass through the providers bank account before it gets forwarded to your Thai bank account

Mike ****** · Answer

I paid for a hospital operation costing 320,000, with a Banker's draft obtained in advance as the daily limit on my Bangkok ATM card was 50K. (A small charge.)

Don ******** · Answer

Anything other than a FOREIGN bank transfer will be an issue. You must be able to PROVE that the funds were not originate within Thailand. "Cash" deposits, even as a CASHiers Check or MONEY order will probably not pass review of immigratoin. Even some bank transfers are questioned.

Phil ****** · Answer

Brynne Burrough dont do this.  Obtain your NON O visa based on retirement.  establish a Wise account through the app.. Then fly to Thailand and get  a bank account. Krunthai is recommended. Dont go to Bangkok bank.

Paddy ***** · Answer

International money orders are outdated. Cashier’s checks cannot go overseas.  Talk to your bank before you fly out.

Can I deposit a cashier's check or money order into a Thai bank account for visa requirements?

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