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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa if I have a company?

Vittorio ******
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If I have a DTV visa and a company in Thailand, can I open a bank account? if yes, with which bank would be easier ?
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The consensus among community members is that a DTV visa (which is a tourist visa) does not allow holders to open a bank account in Thailand, as it does not permit working or holding significant roles in a company. It's advised to seek more appropriate visa options for banking and business activities.
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John **********
John **********
In what way do you have a company in Thailand? You can't even be a director of a Thai company on a DTV far less do any work for it. At best you can be a minority shareholder.
Vittorio ******
Vittorio ******
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@John *********
why do you post bullshit? of course you can be the director. and nobody ever talk about working for that company. this group is full of retards that think to know it all. unreal
John **********
John **********
@Vittorio *****
being a Director involves doing work for the company at some level or other, even if its just approving company board minutes. Not allowed on a DTV
Vittorio ******
Vittorio ******
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confirmed you're a retard. you can read but cant understand. I'm wasting my time. it is like explaining mathematics to a monkey
Pete *******
Pete *******
You cannot open a bank account with a DTV.
Christopher ********
Christopher ********
No, DTV is a tourist visa.
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
How do you have a DTV and company in Thailand?
Kurt *************
Kurt *************
@Marianne *******
as long as he doesnt work in the company he can still own it
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
@Kurt ************
Can he or does a Thai national have to hold 51%?
Kurt *************
Kurt *************
@Ralph ******
thai needs to hold 51% or there are lawyer loops but pretty hard
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
@Kurt ************
sure. But the way its worded sounds like they are connected.

Just asking clarifying questions out of curiosity.

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