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

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Dec 24, 2025

4 months ago

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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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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 ?

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

Yes it can, just they might ask you to explain it.

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Marianna ********

Yes, mine was there too

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Michi ********

Yes it can be in a Thai account.

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Kurt *************

Any bankaccount you can instant access

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