Is it possible to open a bank account in Thailand on a Digital Work Visa (DTV)?

Problem is that the Dtv is kind of wrongly categorized as a tourist visa. Most tourist visas don't dement 500k bath bank deposit and income requirements as well as proof of income and a duration of 5 years. For me that makes it a long stay visa where it's reasonable to need and be able to obtain a bank account. Not a very good way to attract digital nomads.

I've opened 3 bank accounts on a Dtv.

It is possible and there hasn't been any issues since opening.

However I did have to show a rental contract for 1 year.

I had to show that I've been permanently living here long-term.

I had to take out insurance with the banks.

I also had to deposit a large amount in each bank to show security.

One was about 8 months ago the other 2 6 months ago.

Bangkok bank, UOB and K Bank.

These banks are in Phuket.

I did get turned away at a few branches but I decided to try others. I think the manager has the final decision.

I'm not sure how much things have changed in the last few months but mine were all opened at the time it was apparently not possible.

Hope you get sorted🙂

Wise?

Not allowed on gtv (glorified tourist visa) even if you pay an agen the bank might close it very quickly!

I have heard of agents being able to open bank accounts on behalf of people for a fee..

But not recently so you could try a few and see how you go..

Its not likely to be cheap..

Not possible

Its not possible agent cant help you

You will pay for it. It might work for a while, but in the end the headquarters will flag it and close it. All orders and checks come from headquarters, so local branches and agents can’t do anything about it. The only exception is old accounts that were opened under different visas.

NOT 🚫❌ possible.

I heard about an agency in Bangkok for about 27.000 Bath ($850) fee , if you are willing to do it . It’s not allowed to write names of an agency here in the group. Nobody knows if the account can be kept open and is not closed after some time. It’s illegal to do it. You can use true or Moreta pay as legal alternatives with some downsides of much much higher fees

Same here