Can you open a Thai bank account on a DTV visa?

Technically yes, in most cases no.

Asked AI. Here's a summary:

Key Contradictions

Government vs. Banks: Immigration promotes DTV as a long‑stay option, but banks classify it as “visitor only.”

Documentation mismatch: Even with supporting documents (pink ID, house book), banks still refuse.

Policy lag: DTV is new, and banks haven’t updated internal rules to accommodate it. Yet!

✅ Archiving Notes

Status: As of late 2025, no confirmed success cases of opening a Thai bank account solely with a DTV visa.

Workarounds: Some expats suggest waiting until you have a Thai driver’s license, house registration, or work permit, try different banks, only go the head office branches — but even then, success is inconsistent.

Alternative solutions: International accounts (Wise, Revolut) or foreign currency accounts in Thailand may be more practical until banks update policies.

Not sure about that. Perhaps I'll make a post in this group asking whether or not you can open a Thai bank account on a DTV, just in case nobody has covered the topic before

No

From what I hear not any more

Ed

@Ahmad *****************

no

yes you definitely can, just tell them youre on a DTV and flex your arm while doing it, im sure they will change all the rules for you in that moment

No... nooooo. VISA/MC work, get cash at an ATM from your debit card.

sure if you buy a condo or house 🤦‍♀️

Can you use the search function in facebook groups?

No for the 1 millionth time

No. It is classes as a tourist visa, and you can not get a Thai bank account on any tourist visa.