How can expats with a DTV visa open a bank account in Thailand?

Nov 4, 2024
2 days ago
Bank Account Update!

KrungThai Bank (tried many branches and emailed them)

- strongly disagree to open bank account when they see DTV

TTB (megabangna)

- said no

UOB ( emailed them, megabangna)

- no

SCB (emailed, many branches)

- no
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation highlights the challenges faced by expats, particularly those with a Digital nomad Visa (DTV), when attempting to open bank accounts in Thailand. Many banks, including KrungThai and UOB, have been cited as difficult for DTV holders. Users recommend visiting banks in person instead of relying on email inquiries, as responses can vary greatly between branches. Several participants suggest using agents to facilitate the account opening process. Some banks, like Bangkok Bank and Krungsri, are noted as being more accommodating toward expats. A recent rule mentioned indicates that under certain circumstances, bank accounts may not be opened for individuals under 50 on short-term visas.
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Michael *******
This agent
@M ***********
can help you in Pattaya 👍
Aditya *******
Try kasokorn and bangkok
Anonymous *************
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@Aditya ******
I already have those banks
Andy **********
A very well known Pattaya agent, is saying they cannot open a bank account for someone under the age of 50 years old, I'm assuming they are talking about someone on a short-term visa, but I don't know all the details, this new rule was only introduced two weeks ago.
Biff *******
If you email them, they’ll likely give you the ‘safest’ response, which is no. You have to go into branches. Different branches of the same bank will give you different answers.
Chris *******
You cannot open a bank account by email. You need to personally go to some branches
Cliff *********
Try Bangkok Bank.

They are more tourist friendly.

Go in person.
Robert ***********
I could have saved you the effort. Get an agent
Alain ***************
The thai embassy in bern told me because i am not allowed to work. What about paying rent? I should try again. Maybe one day i will.
Uwe ****
You can go to the same bank the following day and a different employee might do it for you...
Roger ***********
All possible with an agent
Alyza *****
Bangkok bank
Tomas *********
UOB only tax residents of Thailand. Their written conditions.
Malcolm ********
@Tomas ********
nah I got UOB on tourist visa, show funds and they will open
Marcus ********
Because officially you need to be a resident in Thailand and living here with 12 months visa to have a Thai bank account, it's the banks policy some agencies will help
Stefan ******
uob is a difficult bank, even with other visa options.
Anonymous *************
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@Stefan *****
when they only see my passport, they already rejected. May be about my country
蓝**
Anonymous participant which country are you from?
Anonymous *************
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@蓝**
Myanmar
David ******
Anonymer Teilnehmer WhIch one is it?
Anonymous ******************
Got mine in Bangkok with a DTV
Mitchell ********
Anonymous participant 384 what bank in Bangkok?
ElĂ­as ********
@Mitchell *******
Bangkok Bank is the bank name, I think
Mitchell ********
@ElĂ­as *******
do you remember where it was located? Have tried multiple with no luck
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 384 i already have this bank
Jim ***********
Use agent. Job done
Doron ********
Did you try krungsri? They are the easiest one
Anonymous *************
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@Doron *******
i have krungsri , kbank , Bangkok bank
Aditya *******
if you dont look poor , they will open one
Anonymous *************
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@Aditya ******
yeah i have 3 bank accounts with Tourist Visa . I am testing for DTv visa. It is harder than tourist visa.
Rex ******
Anonymous participant which banks u open with TRviaa?
Anonymous *************
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@Rex *****
Kbank , Krungsri, Bangkok Bank
Rex ******
Anonymous participant I only got Krungsri, the rest just rejected me
Anonymous *************
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@Rex *****
it depends bank branches policy. I got kbank at rama9 . Krungsri at MegaBangna .
Werner ************
Everyone already told you and all the others the same thing daily
Ručman ***********
You need agent!!! Contact Khim from Nomadic Butler
Anonymous *************
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@Ručman **********
Actually, I have bank accounts . I am testing with DTV .
Ručman ***********
It's a tourist visa.
Christopher *************
@Ručman **********
so is the "Thai Privilege" (previously called Thai Elite) visa. But I have 2 bank accounts...
Kannika **********
@Christopher ************
With Thailand Elite Visa, you will get prove of resident status in Thailand to open bank account
Christopher *************
@Kannika *********
no, I don't have that. But I was able to open bank accounts at Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank (both in Sattahip)
ElĂ­as ********
@Christopher ************
that one comes with "privileges", hence the name haha.
Christopher *************
@ElĂ­as *******
yes, some. But I don't use them. Perhaps opening a bank account is a privilege....
Ručman ***********
Christopher *************
Ručman ***********