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How can foreigners in Thailand open a bank account without high fees?

May 29, 2025
3 days ago
Zou ********
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Many of us are struggling of opening or maintaining a thai bank account. I found one option suitable for us in the mean time if we dont want to pay 15000 to agent to open bank account : [members only]

Foreigners can open true money wallet with the limit amounf of 50000 Baht per month and 30000 baht of transaction per day

For me this option can help with our daily transactions .
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Expats in Thailand often face challenges with opening or maintaining traditional bank accounts due to high fees or regulations. One alternative mentioned is the True Money Wallet, which allows foreigners to open an account with limitations on monthly and daily transaction amounts. However, some users highlight the drawbacks, such as the need to deposit cash and the lack of ability to transfer funds from foreign accounts. Other options like Wise are also suggested for managing money.
Roger ***********
Wise is also an option
Milk *****************
It's useless cause you have to deposit cash onto it. Just use the cash to pay for things.

If you could transfer from a foreign bank account to the true money wallet then it would be useful