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Can I open a Thai bank account with a work visa from teaching?

Jun 10, 2025
3 days ago
Lisa ******
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If I get a teaching job there and a work visa will that qualify me for a Thai bank account?
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Opening a Thai bank account is not strictly tied to having a specific visa. While having a work visa (particularly a Non-B visa) from a teaching job may make it easier to open an account, it ultimately depends on the bank's policies and your relationship with the institution. Many expats report successfully opening accounts, especially when their schools have established relationships with certain banks.
Cary ******
If you have a Bachelors degree (legal requirement in Thailand) and you fall within their preferred age range you may get a teaching position and a Non B visa and the school usually has a bank they prefer to do business with. They will usually assist you in opening the account. Having the Non B visa and work permit will usually make it easier to open a bank account at whatever bank you choose as well as getting a post paid SIM card with the phone provider of your choice.
Lisa ******
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@Cary *****
brilliant thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š
Derek *******
You will most likely qualify for a bank account especially if your school sponsors your visa. In my personal experience, my wife and I taught in Bangkok and we had our bank accounts opened at Bangkok Bank. We were lucky enough to get them opened before our permits. But Iโ€™ve found it does depend on the relationship between the school and the bank.
Lisa ******
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@Derek ******
thanks ๐Ÿ™
Brandon ************
There's nothing that "qualifies" you for a Thai bank account. There is no visa or visa type that does or does not legally allow a bank account. You will need to find a bank willing to open an account for you.
Lisa ******
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@Brandon ***********
thanks ๐Ÿ™
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