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Can I still open a bank account in Thailand without a local agent?
bank accountThailandUOB bankSCBNON-O visaNON-B visaexpat bankingThai banksimmigrationvisa requirements
Oct 20, 2025
6 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTEROpen bank account
Do you know if still some agent can open bank accounts? (except Bangkok bank…)
Do mine closed a few weeks ago and still need an acccount even tho i know it is kinda impossible 🙄
But like lot of my friends got UOB bank, SCB and had no problems at all even until now.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Do you know if still some agent can open bank accounts? (except Bangkok bank…)
Do mine closed a few weeks ago and still need an acccount even tho i know it is kinda impossible 🙄
But like lot of my friends got UOB bank, SCB and had no problems at all even until now.
Thank you 🙏🏻
TLDR : Answer Summary
The ability to open a bank account in Thailand without the help of an agent can be challenging, especially for those on a tourist visa. While some expats have successfully opened accounts with banks like UOB and SCB, it often depends on the bank branch and the specific circumstances. Suggestions include trying to open accounts at local branches, speaking Thai, and potentially applying for a NON-O or NON-B visa to improve chances. It’s noted that using agents for account openings is generally not an option anymore.
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Dany ********
no. and you better put your energy into setting up systems that work for yourself… plenty of options to live without a bank account.
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MORE ******
Open a Non O Non B visa then you can open an account
Anonymous ******************
So you should try to open True Money
Without credit card, but can you for every scan with level 2.
Without credit card, but can you for every scan with level 2.
Anonymous ******************
Your best bet is to walk into various banks and see if you can. Everyone here will say is impossible, but there’s a few people that succeeded, without agents, some with. It’s highly dependent on each branch. I suspect trying to branch outside of a tourist hotspot may be better. Speaking Thai may also improve your odds. Trying multiple branches of the same bank too. Just walk into various banks, see who gives you one. Make a day out of it to see the city you’re at!
Anonymous ******************
Don't count on it.
Your only choices are tag Thai, moreta pay, your creditcards or cash through western Union / foreign exchange booths or from an ATM. Take out maximum amount of cash to minimize fees.
Some Money exchange booths also exchange USDT crypto as well and some places do take crypto too including accommodation too. You'll find them in places like Bangkok / Koh Samui / Phangan / Chiang mai and likely Phuket too.
Your only choices are tag Thai, moreta pay, your creditcards or cash through western Union / foreign exchange booths or from an ATM. Take out maximum amount of cash to minimize fees.
Some Money exchange booths also exchange USDT crypto as well and some places do take crypto too including accommodation too. You'll find them in places like Bangkok / Koh Samui / Phangan / Chiang mai and likely Phuket too.
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Anonymous participant 149 which do usdt
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Sean *******
Try Krungthai some people have been successful there.
Phil ******
@ANONYMOUS MEMBER good luck as agents stopped assisting people with tourist visas
Lucas **********
Nope
Jussi ********
Agent dont open account for you, they can only help you, like a fill focuments with you
Anonymous ******************
You know the answer... No!
Alex *********
This question has been asked 394 times in the past 3 months, perhaps you can use the lens to check the previous post. (Short answer you cannot open an account on dtv )
Petro ************
@Alex ********
where did you spot DTV?? In the questionAlex *********
@Petro ***********
please check the name of the group and come back with a better question pleaseAnonymous ******************
@Alex ********
Another weirdo 😜@
Petro **********
k You're on the DTV group my friend... 🙄😢😅Petro ************
@Alex ********
of course I see, but dtv was not mentioned in his question, that is why I said like thatAlex *********
@Petro ***********
well, you didn't mention you are special but it took a moment to figure that out. Same goes to OP, if someone posta on this page is cuz he/she either has the DTV or wants to get it. Go to bother someone else please, I got no time to deal with you, sorryPetro ************
@Alex ********
dont reply me dear, am not asking. Lets stop this argument please.Reply to
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396*Alex *********
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397 now 😜Dermot ***********
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