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Is it easy to open a bank account and obtain a driving license in Thailand with the Elite Visa?

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Jun 4, 2025

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Holger **************

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Hello Just get the approvement for the Thai Elite Visa...IS IT still easy to Open Bank account with this...

And can i get an Thai Driving license with this ..of course i have driving license in my Home country 

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The Thai Elite Visa allows for easier processes in opening a bank account and obtaining a driving license in Thailand. Elite Visa members can receive assistance with these matters, although individuals can also handle these tasks on their own. Additionally, there were inquiries regarding the approval timeline for the Elite Visa and personal experiences shared by other users.

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When was your application approved ....am in kenya and I have been waiting since last monday of 26th may my status is still on pending approval and am traveling on 13nth next week

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Holger **************

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Did you apply for Elite Visa ?

I finished my application on May 4 th

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Letty ********

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no tourist visa

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Brandon ************

Don't ask us. Ask the Elite people. They are the ones you are paying a lot of money to.

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elite ppl can help, but i think they still charge a fee for each service, dont they?

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Brandon ************

I don't know, but the BOI doesn't charge LTR visa holders for this type of assistance and that visa costs MUCH less.

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Jeremy ********

Yes you can with the elite visa, elite will even help with both the bank acct and DL

or you can do it yourself, up to you

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