Can I use a newly opened bank account statement in Laos for my Thai tourist visa application?

You can use either your newly opened bank statement from Laos, which shows $1500 (more than the 20,000 baht requirement), or an older bank statement from your country of origin as long as it proves you have maintained the necessary financial balance. Many users have confirmed that any bank statement demonstrating your available funds is acceptable, provided it is your own.