Can I open a bank account in Chiang Mai without a visa if my Non-O visa was approved after my arrival?

A user inquired about the possibility of opening a bank account in Chiang Mai before activating their Non-O visa, which they had applied for in the USA but was not approved until after their arrival in Thailand. Despite having an approved visa copy, a Thai phone number, and a residency certificate, they were advised by community members that it is unlikely to open a bank account without the visa being active, and they would need to re-enter the country to get their passport stamped to activate it.