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Can I open a bank account with TTB using a DTV Visa without a work permit?

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Feb 22, 2025

16 days ago

Steve *******

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Bank account with TTB

After reports in this group that TTB accepts the DTV for opening bank accounts, I visited the Central Festival Pattaya branch. And they refuse to even consider opening an account without a work permit.

Has anyone opened a bank account with them recently? If so, which branch? I don't mind going to Bangkok or another nearby city to open an account.

TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking information about opening a bank account with TTB using a DTV visa. They visited a branch in Pattaya but were denied the opportunity to open an account without a work permit. Others in the community have shared that recent changes in rules may now complicate the process, with some banks requiring a tax identification number (TIN) along with stricter regulations due to scams.

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Chris ******

I got TTB a month ago with DTV Visa but last week i guess rules changed 🙏

16 days ago

Andrew *******

@Chris *****

what were the rules that change last week? ive seen some stuff but nothing definitive

15 days ago

Steve *******

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@Chris *****

which branch? That is the only thing that matters.

16 days ago

Chris ******

@St***

I opened in Koh Samui 🙏

16 days ago

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Chris ******

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

It's getting complicated... They keep introducing new rules to restrict bank account openings for both foreigners and locals due to the increasing number of scams. Additionally, some banks now require a TIN (tax identification number) for both new and existing accounts. Think twice before opening an account.

16 days ago

Micke *********

Anonym deltagare 629 Got it sorted at TTB in Bangkok/Ekkamai last week.

National ID/drivers license and TIN from home country was sufficient.

Plus of course the visa itself, passport, TM30, remote employment certificate.

Thai mobile number needed.

16 days ago

Greg ********

@Micke ********

So now banks asking for TIN on opening! I thought it would happen.

16 days ago

Steve *******

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@Micke ********

what is the employment certificate? A regular employment contract or something else?

And did you just give them your TIN, or did they want a tax resident certificate too?

16 days ago

Micke *********

@Steve ******

Certificate from my employer stating that I work remotely from Thailand.

TIN: Provided a document from my home country tax authorities where my details including the TIN number was stated.

16 days ago

Steve *******

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@Micke ********

thank you!

16 days ago

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Steve *******

Greg ********

Anonymous participant 629 It can be a foreign TIN. On the forms Kasikorn sent out and now Bangkok Bank it asks country of Tax Residence and TIN. If no TIN it asks why.

16 days ago

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

@Greg *******

Right, corrected thanks 😅

16 days ago

Greg ********

Anonymous participant 629 It is something new they are asking for this. Only those 2 banks up to now started but I suspect it will be all. Same as Singapore has stated and UK I am told. Once Thailand signed up to CRS it was inevitable

16 days ago

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Greg ********

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