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How can a Digital Nomad with a DTV Visa open a bank account in Thailand?

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Jun 3, 2025

24 days ago

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

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DTV: Remote Worker  

I want to Bank in the land of smile to make life easier but there were more frustration than smiles. Yes, there are other method but you may be prone to Scam using hard cash plus there isn't a paper trial.

I live near On Nut and I read the banks in Big C may be more forgiving so I gave it a try and here is my experience.

I tried TTB, SCB, Bangkok Bank 

I called TTB at Digital Park which about 1 month ago told me to try head office and they now said no.

I have the following docs and they didn't even ask or take a look at any of my docs. I tried the supposedly magic words "Remote Worker" they don't care. They ask what Visa and the moment they hear DTV. It's a No Can KAA! or You have work permit? No Can KAA!

TM30

1 Year Condo Lease

Employment Contract

Tabian Baan "House Registration" signed by owner

Passport (American)

Phone Number Thai (Data & Phone)

DTV Remote Worker

I'm either going to try the True Money method with 20k limit

or use cash or wait until the whole banking thing cool down.

lmk if you know other method that would make life easier using QR.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user shares their frustrating experience trying to open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa. Despite having all the necessary documents, they were denied by several banks due to their visa type. The conversation highlights various opinions from community members, suggesting alternatives like using cash, TrueMoney, and other apps for transactions instead of traditional banking. The discussion reflects the broader issues faced by digital nomads and expats regarding banking services in Thailand.

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

There's several apps you can use to scan QR codes which are handy...

And then I use both Wise & Revoult to pay for items or @ Bigger shops restaurant where no extra charges Tops Lotus Central & can link cards to grab and bolt for transport & takeaways deliveries too etc...

I Sometimes transfer to friends with Thai account then get code off them for cardless withdrawal at ATM...

Or another option I go into any of the BiG 4 Banks and withdraw larger amounts 40,000 - 50,000b but may still incur the 220b fee 🫤💰💸 and then try make that last as long as possible (8+ weeks) also using other payments methods as well...

But I guess also depends on your spending patterns / habbits and if you live like a local more than a tourist coz y'all easy blow ya dough like monopoly monies if the latter....

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