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Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai with a DTV visa and a previous work permit?

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Mar 28, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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I have a DTV visa and a valid work permit from my previous visa, but banks at Central Festival Chiang Mai say it's not possible to open an account with a DTV visa. Who can help with this in Chiang Mai, even for a fee?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is facing difficulties in opening a bank account in Chiang Mai due to having a DTV visa, despite previously holding a valid work permit. Multiple comments confirm that it is challenging to open a bank account on a DTV visa, as this type of visa is treated more like a tourist visa, rendering the previous work permit void for employment purposes. Suggestions offered include using alternative methods like digital wallets.

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a year ago

Anonymous ******************

You can't have a valid work permit on a DTV... And you can't work in Thailand. Rules for banks are getting stricter everyday and opening an account when under a DTV visa is very difficult.

a year ago

Anna *********

You could have opened one with your valid work permit but it’s very difficult with the DTV as it’s deemed a tourist visa

a year ago

Will ************

Your work permit is now void you cannot work on a DTV. Getting a bank account will be very difficult as you are now just a glorified tourist with no real need for a bank account inside Thailand.

a year ago

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Will ************

What are the steps to open a Thai bank account on a DTV?

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Why are banks in Chiang Mai rejecting account openings for DTV visa holders?

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