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How can I open a joint bank account with my Thai partner if I only have a retirement O visa?

Apr 28, 2025
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Marco *******
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How do I open a joint bank account with my Thai partner and I only have retirement O (obviously I have a singular account) ???
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The discussion revolves around the challenges and risks of opening a joint bank account with a Thai partner for an expat holding a retirement (O) visa. Participants express caution and advise against giving full access to personal finances, highlighting potential complications during the account-opening process.
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Alan **********
Don’t do it
Robert ********
You may have been married long enough to know her. So go for it.

I have tried.

We gave up because the teller gave us a list of things they needed and we decided that it’s not worth it 😂

She has access to my banking apps. That’s a lot easier.

ymmv though
John ********
Don't do it, so sorry but it's not a good idea or a safe way to do it
Luc ************
Not
Michael ********
Go to the Bank with your Partner, Good Luck.
Mikkel *******
@Michael *******
exactly. Went to kasikorn with my wife and it took half an hour to make one. We both have our own separate accounts too. I have one for my immigration money, and one for everyday spending. We just decided it would be good to have a joint savings account too. She has actually been putting more into that than I have.. all good. Only thing is you can only get one card for it. But we chose to have no cards and no online access to it at all. If we need to take money out of it we both have to be physically present on the bank. That way neither of us can take or spend any of it without the other one knowing and agreeing.
Richard ********
Don’t
John **********
As my friend learnt the hard way don't give her access to your Visa money you have banked.
Hans *********
@John *********
first thought,
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