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How are DTV holders currently paying their rent in Thailand without Thai bank account access?

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Question for DTV holders currently (or were recently) in Thailand: Now that access to a Thai bank account has been cutoff, how are/did you pay(ing) your rent?
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The conversation discusses how DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) holders in Thailand are managing rent payments amidst recent restrictions on Thai bank accounts. Many participants share that they are using cash or platforms like Wise for international transfers. Some express frustration over the difficulty of obtaining a Thai bank account and suggest that people adapt to alternative solutions, including paying through services like Wise and handling cash transactions. There are mixed reports about the status of bank accounts for DTV holders, with some individuals stating that their accounts remain active while others have faced closures, particularly due to compliance measures.
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Anonymous ******************
I have a tourist visa. I have a thai bank account, even 2! Nothing was closed. Where did you hear that from? Those who managed to get an account use it for several years. 😆
Siggi *******
Siggi *******
It was all the time hard to get a bank account in Thailand bc normally they do not speak English at the branches, I opened my first account 25 years ago on 30 day trip, over the last 15 years I had accounts in 7 different banks. All the DTV holders incapable to solve things in Thailand. You can still get bank accounts but you have to put efforts in it. Thailand is not a country for people who start whining and complaining when a problem pop up. Just solve it. Dress nice, go to bank tell them you want to open a account and don't give up, ask for the manager if they tell you you can't. Then go to the next branch if it not works. In Thailand you get everything but here in the group the biggest problem is tm30 or 90 days report what is in reality zero important for a dtv holder. Same like doing visas for kids under 14 years old.
Chris ********
Chris ********
Use wise transfer stright through
Henry **********
Henry **********
My landlady prefers bank transfer. I have had problems with wise account taking 2 weeks to complete the transfer. I use truemoney account that I fill at
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then transfer to her account. I had to upload my thai

Drivers License to access this feature.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I transfer via wise to a friend with a Thai bank and they pay via QR code. Also I’ve done cash atm withdraws but transfer is less fees for me.
Trevor *******
Trevor *******
A lot have said it - look into a WISE account
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Have they cut off the accounts of ALL DTV holders in Thailand?

I am here on 60 day exempt and my very old accounts are fine..
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Анонимный участник 658 They do not block accounts for DTV and other visa holders, they can block only if you are unlucky, or you have suspicious transactions, participation in crypto exchanges
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Anonymous participant 658 A number of people have had their accounts frozen or closed, and it seems new accounts for DTV holders are impossible to get.
Toni *******
Toni *******
Anonymous participant 658 no. They only want people to verify and/or update their info, its basic KYC
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@Toni ******
so, have phone number and passport number and name all in agreement?
Toni *******
Toni *******
Anonymous participant 658 they took my info at truemove office (passport, address etc) and a picture. My phone number in bank has always been the same so didnt need to visit them (I did, but they everything ok)
Oli *******
Oli *******
I use WISE to send money to a WISE account of a thai bankaccount holder. I think its the cheapest way right now for me. Only pay WISE fees.
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@Oli ******
you mean to say: first you convert something to baht in your Wise and then sending to another Thai bank, right?
Wylie *******
Wylie *******
Anonymous participant 413 you don't have to convert first or maintain any money in a wise account. You can do a direct bank to bank transfer and convert all in one step using wise.
Oli *******
Oli *******
So you pay overall 0.8% "fee". This is better then any other way I now. THANKS!
Wylie *******
Wylie *******
@Oli ******
they still have their fee but don't call it a conversion fee. Not sure if one saves any money, but it is at least fewer steps. I don't trust wise enough to actually maintain any balance since they are not FDIC insured (or UKs equivalent either). Below is a screenshot of my last transfer fee and rate.
Oli *******
Oli *******
@Wylie ******
Ok never tried that. Do you save any "conversion fees" or is it the same amount you get at the end?
Oli *******
Oli *******
Yes. Takes one day to see the money on the thai bank account . Then you can withdraw it without ATM fees.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
You can transfer to a Thai bank from any country.

Or you can give them cash. Some landlords even take crypto payments.
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Anonymous ******************
Wise- never understood why people want a Thai bank account other than QR payment which seems like such a minor thing considering you can tap pretty much everywhere.
Toni *******
Toni *******
Anonymous participant 580 why wouldnt i use a thai bank, since Im here 80% of my life now? Well, this year i was too lazy to go my home country, maybe next year... easier now for people younger than 50, thanks to dtv 🥰
Palmy ******
Palmy ******
Anonymous participant 580 except you can't tap everywhere unfortunately, I run into this issue regularly
Jennifer ********
Jennifer ********
I paid cash at our condo but the villa we are in now only does bank transfer and we do international transfer. Our bank has a low fee 120 baht
Christopher ******
Christopher ******
Fairy Dust and Pocket Lint
TaShuna ****
TaShuna ****
What is wise? Is it like cash app or Venmo?
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Thanks for the answers, all.

Cash is the obvious answer, but because of withdrawal limits, that would require multiple ATM transactions. As I suspected, Wise would be the best non-cash option, which I prefer.
Adam *******
Adam *******
A. Nony Mous I’ve found that the atm that is used for deposits outside a bank does withdrawals as well. It’s runs a bit slower but I can normally withdraw 100,000baht at a time and still only 220baht fee. Hope this helps.
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@Adam ******
never heard about it; what is it?
Donna ******
Donna ******
A. Nony Mous Or Revolut, with an upgraded account, there's free exchanges and lower transfer fees.
Paul *********
Paul *********
I just transfer from my wise account directly to the agent, very simple.
Upadhyay *********
Upadhyay *********
By cash.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Even if opening a thai bank account was possible, I would not be interested. I only have euro, I pay my rent and my daily Life with n26, and I take cash once a month from an ATM
Alex *********
Alex *********
Anonymous participant 432 which ATM gives 40+k with a single withdrawal?
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Anonymous ******************
@Alex ********
I take just like 12k from atm
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Anonymous ******************
@Alex ********
no lol of course not. I use my N26 card + cash when needed + bank transfer from N26 for the rent only
Alex *********
Alex *********
Anonymous participant 432 And you can do a month with 12k??!!!???
Bobby *********
Bobby *********
Wise.
Steve *******
Steve *******
You can pay cash, make international transfers or use a service like Wise or Revolut to send money to Thai accounts.
Julien ******
Julien ******
In cash daaaaaaaaaa

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