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Is it possible to open a Thai bank account with a DTV Visa?
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Dec 26, 2025
4 months ago
swallow********
ORIGINAL POSTERI opened a Bank Account with only DTV Visa. I spoke to them in Thai and explained my situation and my plans in Thailand. I needed to go to 8 branches in North Thailand. I also had a Thai driver license, rent lease, a very clean passport and I dressed appropriately. It is possible if you put alot of effort in to it
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user successfully opened a Thai bank account using only a DTV visa, sharing the challenges faced in visiting multiple branches and highlighting the importance of effort, language skills, and appropriate appearance. The community discusses the feasibility and risks of maintaining such accounts, especially with a DTV visa, which is perceived as a tourist visa.
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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Brandon ************
Why do you post that you opened a bank account, then post 2 days later asking how to open bank account?
swallow********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
the post got accepted very late...Reply to
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Dan *******
Which bank and branch?
Alan ********
OT IS THE WAY YOU DO IT HOME..SAME
Jun ******
Those who spend more money and open more accounts will inevitably be jealous of you. Anyway, congratulations.
Nigel ********
Speaking in Thai gets you 90% there.
Well done on mastering Thai. I’m trying but it ain’t easy. 555
Well done on mastering Thai. I’m trying but it ain’t easy. 555
Arma ********
Yeah i thought if someone insist a lot they do, selling also insurance 10k baht. Then close in 1 month and problem solved
David ******
It could be closed at anytime they want and most probably will.
Ian **********
If you go to enough branches, you will eventually find one that doesn't know a DTV is a tourist visa. I opened my first bank account with a visa-exempt stamp. The girl said she needed a photocopy of my visa, so I pointed to the entry stamp on my passport. I still have this account. It helps to be outside of popular tourist areas.
Benjamin *********
Cant wait to see you come back in 1 month after national see that and freeze account 😅
Yo***
maybe, the banker did not know yet that DTV can not open an account or misunderstood it. So, once they find out your account, they can freeze or close it immediately. Be aware of this at any time.
Myles *******
How exciting
Greg *********
I went in with a wife beater & a set of Crocs on and opened a bank about with Bangkok Bank with no issue. Dressed appropriately, give yourself a shack 🤣🤣🤣
Greg *********
@Frank *********
I take it you haven't seen Thai people going into the bank? You must be a newbie hahaFrank **********
@Greg ********
been here 3 years. Yes I have.Reply to
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@Greg ********
it's called showing respect.Reply to
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Deiter ********
Hope they didn't ask you for your FB name
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Frank **********
With a screen name like that your Inbox will be flooded with DMs.
Jeremy ********
I doubt it will stay open long
Andy ********
Great job and proof that with a smile, a good attitude and persistence you can achieve what others tell you is impossible in Thailand. 👍👍
Articulat**********
What bank ?
Lucas **********
Yep and you'll get it cancelled with in a few months like everyone else ...
Jesper *******
Good for you....so many holding DTVs will try harder now
Andy *******
Good job you swallowalot7630
ChiangMaiR***********
@Andy ******
With that name it may be very easy to open a bank account if you meet the right guy at the bank 😂Reply to
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Radius ******************
Which bank
Jack *****
You were extremely lucky to be able to open Thai bank account with a DTV which is a "special tourist class visa"
Bottom line is you opened one. Well done.
Bottom line is you opened one. Well done.
J **************
Doesn’t mean it won’t be closed
Brandon ************
Seems like too much work seeing as they could close it at any point if they decided they wanted to. But good on you for being persistent.
Wayne *******
@John ********
You're obviously missing the point! Any bank, anywhere in the world can close or suspend anyones bank account Just like an IO can refuse entry
555
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@Wayne ******
yes but not blindly. Since when the banks closed our account without any good reason and prior notice? banks are not a part of government. And even a government can not do this so.Reply to
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@Brandon ***********
They don't close them if everything is up to dateSteve *********
@John ********
yes they do.Ivica ************
Belive they do.
In KrungThai bank i open account ten years ago and they close my account two week ago!
I try to use card , after i go insade at bank they look if i have non imigrant visa.
I tell them i have account ten years alredy they Said its New policy and just close my account.
Even i pay for condo still not finish constriction they said you need to show yellow book or chanote!!
In KrungThai bank i open account ten years ago and they close my account two week ago!
I try to use card , after i go insade at bank they look if i have non imigrant visa.
I tell them i have account ten years alredy they Said its New policy and just close my account.
Even i pay for condo still not finish constriction they said you need to show yellow book or chanote!!
Brandon ************
@John ********
They absolutely can and do if you don't have a visa that qualifies for an account at the time they do a check. Plenty of reports of the same.John *********
@Brandon ***********
Read what i wrote 555Brandon ************
@John ********
KYC has nothing to do with things being up to date. It's a periodic thingJohn *********
@Brandon ***********
Kyc ?Brandon ************
@John ********
KYC. Know your customer. It's why so many people's accounts were frozen and why anyone's bank account is at risk if they don't meet the current bank requirements to keep a bank account. The bank will periodically ask you for your documents showing that the person using the account is who they claim to be and will reverify everything.Reply to
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