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How can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV as an expat?
Apr 16, 2025
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERPlease i want agent to open bank account thai, because i went to so many branches in phuket but they didn’t accept DTV, thank you!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking assistance in opening a bank account in Thailand, specifically in Phuket, as they have faced difficulties in doing so with a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). Community members suggested trying different banks, shared experiences, and offered advice, including obtaining a letter from the embassy to help with the account opening process.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Roger ***********
How to help,a anonymous guy….😎
Anonymous ******************
Get a letter from your embassy stating where you live and present it to the bank.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 524 Residence Certificates are issued by immigration. Years ago some banks wanted a letter from an Embassy but many embassies will not issue anything. As far as I am aware they wanted a Residence Certificate from immigration ratified by an Embassy that it was you. That is the understanding I gleaned fron Bangkok Bank staff on Sukhumvit Bangkok. It was moot anyway.
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Nana ****
There is a service but it is located in Bangkok in case you are interested.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Nana ***
i want in phuket if possibleNana ****
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน Okay, I'll ask my friends there.
Send me a message.
Send me a message.
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John *********
The bank manager said no as you are an anonymous person 🤔
Alan *********
Hey 👋 have you tried TTB / Bangkok Bank? I’ve opened mine there with a DTV, but in Bangkok so it might be different in Phuket.
John ******
@Alan ********
which branch and what docs did they ask for?Alan *********
@John *****
because my DTV type was workation which means I work remotely and reside in Thailand.Alan *********
@John *****
I went to ttb Ekkamai branch and they asked for:- DTV
- DTV stamp in the passport
- Apartment Lease (12 months required)
- Employment contract
- National ID card (in my case Kazakhstan).
The process took about an hour and on the next day I received my digital card and a debit account in ttb.
John ******
@Alan ********
Why would they ask for employment contract on DTV? It’s a non work permit visa.Mc *******
@Alan ********
which branchAlan *********
Mc Gyung Ekkamai BTS station, left from the Gateway mall.
Adrien ****
@Alan ********
When did you open this bank account ? I suppose the company inside the employment contract is not Thai ?Alan *********
@Adrien ***
yes the company is European. I opened my bank account in FebruaryAdrien ****
@Alan ********
it was a savings account you have deposited a big amount ?Alan *********
@Adrien ***
it was a debit account and I deposited 3500 bahtCalvin ******
@Alan ********
opening in February will not have any help to opening an account now, due to the changes which were implemented on April 1st this year.Reply to
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *****
Central phuket and phuket townReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Alan ********
yeah i ask TTB and bank bangkok, but the tell me the law its change from 1 AprilAlan *********
Anonymous participant interesting 🧐 I’ll check the law.
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