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Can I use a Thai bank account to show 500k for my visa application?

Dec 24, 2025
8 days ago
Hey does anyone know if the 500k can be in a Thai bank?

My working visa just finished and I can have the money but I it in the Thai bank

Account pull that be enough and valid to show it should be another institution?

I only have bank account in Thailand for my last work permit
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster inquired if the required 500,000 THB for a visa application could be held in a Thai bank account. Community responses confirmed that it is acceptable to maintain the required amount in a Thai bank account, with some mentioning that authorities may seek clarification about the funds.
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Andrew *********
Won't they close it though ?
Anonymous ******************
Yes it can, just they might ask you to explain it.
Marianna ********
Yes, mine was there too
Michi ********
Yes it can be in a Thai account.
Kurt *************
Any bankaccount you can instant access